Butte County's estimated 2026 population is 210,294 with a growth rate of 0.47% 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 -4.39% 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.
White (72.62%)
Two or more races (12.07%)
Other race (6.58%)
Asian (5.41%)
Black or African American (1.77%)
Native American (1.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.31%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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