Butte County's estimated 2025 population is 206,778 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butte County is the 28th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 219,951 and has seen a growth of -5.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Butte County includes 72.62% White, 6.58% other race, 5.41% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 152,117 | 72.62% |
Two or more races | 25,292 | 12.07% |
Other race | 13,784 | 6.58% |
Asian | 11,335 | 5.41% |
Black or African American | 3,712 | 1.77% |
Native American | 2,586 | 1.23% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 644 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Butte County's average per capita income is $46,325. Household income levels show a median of $68,574. The poverty rate stands at 18.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $109,550 | $137,300 |
Families | $90,047 | $117,837 |
Households | $68,574 | $96,124 |
Non Families | $40,409 | $58,001 |
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