Butte County, ID
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2,605
TOTAL POPULATION
1,305
MALE POPULATION
1,300
FEMALE POPULATION
100.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,987
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,276
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,358
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
47.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
52.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,071
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Butte County Area Codes
Race in Butte County
The most populous races in Butte County are White / Caucasian (2,383 | 91.5%), Two or more Races (196 | 7.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (143 | 5.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 10 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 5.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 1 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 2,383 | 91.5% |
| Two or more Races | 196 | 7.5% |
| Some other Race | 15 | 0.6% |
| Total | 2,605 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Butte County
The most populous ancestries reported in Butte County are English (580 | 22.3%), European (210 | 8.1%), American (191 | 7.3%), German (168 | 6.5%), and Italian (150 | 5.8%), together accounting for 49.9% of all Butte County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 191 | 7.3% |
| Austrian | 16 | 0.6% |
| British | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Choctaw | 105 | 4.0% |
| Cuban | 2 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 87 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 32 | 1.2% |
| English | 580 | 22.3% |
| European | 210 | 8.1% |
| Fijian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Finnish | 2 | 0.1% |
| French | 36 | 1.4% |
| French Canadian | 6 | 0.2% |
| German | 168 | 6.5% |
| Irish | 46 | 1.8% |
| Italian | 150 | 5.8% |
| Macedonian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 141 | 5.4% |
| Northern European | 6 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 39 | 1.5% |
| Portuguese | 3 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 20 | 0.8% |
| Russian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 15 | 0.6% |
| Scottish | 68 | 2.6% |
| Swedish | 43 | 1.7% |
| Swiss | 5 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 75 | 2.9% | View All 32 Rows |
Immigrants in Butte County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Butte County came from Central America (46 | 1.8%), Latin America (46 | 1.8%), Mexico (46 | 1.8%), Eastern Europe (21 | 0.8%), and Europe (21 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.9% of all Butte County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Canada | 6 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 46 | 1.8% |
| Eastern Europe | 21 | 0.8% |
| Europe | 21 | 0.8% |
| Latin America | 46 | 1.8% |
| Mexico | 46 | 1.8% |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 5 | 0.2% |
| Romania | 20 | 0.8% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Butte County
Sex and Age in Butte County
The most populous age groups in Butte County are 5 to 9 Years (150 | 11.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (143 | 11.0%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 47 (3.6%) | 64 (4.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 150 (11.5%) | 123 (9.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 96 (7.4%) | 62 (4.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 121 (9.3%) | 53 (4.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 4 (0.3%) | 12 (0.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 132 (10.1%) | 62 (4.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 65 (5.0%) | 125 (9.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 37 (2.8%) | 66 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 102 (7.8%) | 62 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 54 (4.1%) | 43 (3.3%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 22 (1.7%) | 64 (4.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 72 (5.5%) | 143 (11.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 133 (10.2%) | 119 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 114 (8.7%) | 103 (7.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 59 (4.5%) | 74 (5.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 46 (3.5%) | 59 (4.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 35 (2.7%) | 21 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 16 (1.2%) | 45 (3.5%) |
| Total | 1,305 (100.0%) | 1,300 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Butte County
Median Family Size in Butte County
The median family size in Butte County is 3.35 persons per family, with single male/father families (32 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.19 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (496 | 81.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.25 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 496 (81.0%) | 3.25 |
| Single Male/Father | 32 (5.2%) | 4.19 |
| Single Female/Mother | 84 (13.7%) | 3.60 |
| Total Families | 612 (100.0%) | 3.35 |
Median Household Size in Butte County
The median household size in Butte County is 2.50 persons per household, with single male/father households (32 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.38 persons per household. non-family households (412 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 496 (48.4%) | 3.32 |
| Single Male/Father | 32 (3.1%) | 4.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 84 (8.2%) | 3.85 |
| Non-family | 412 (40.2%) | 1.10 |
| Total Households | 1,024 (100.0%) | 2.50 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Butte County
Out of a total of 1,024 households in Butte County, 612 (59.8%) are family households, while 412 (40.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 336, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 380.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 380 (37.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 336 (32.8%) | 32 (3.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 120 (11.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 43 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 39 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 49 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 25 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 612 (59.8%) | 412 (40.2%) |
Female Fertility in Butte County
Fertility by Age in Butte County
Average fertility rate in Butte County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (55.0%) | 55.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (45.0%) | 47.0 |
| Total | 20 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Butte County
85.0% of women with births (20) in Butte County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 6 (66.7%) | 3 (33.3%) |
| Total | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Butte County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 13 (65.0%) | 51.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (35.0%) | 123.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 20 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Butte County
15.0% of women with births in Butte County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 23.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 10 (76.9%) | 3 (23.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
Income in Butte County
Income Overview in Butte County
Per Capita Income in Butte County is $26,987, while median incomes of families and households are $58,276 and $37,358 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,605 | $26,987 |
| Median Family Income | 612 | $58,276 |
| Mean Family Income | 612 | $78,121 |
| Median Household Income | 1,024 | $37,358 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,024 | $63,767 |
| Income Deficit | 612 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,605 | 47.51% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,605 | 52.49¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,605 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Butte County
Average Earnings in Butte County are $32,813, $34,701 for men and $18,214 for women, a difference of 47.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 672 (56.3%) | $34,701 |
| Female | 522 (43.7%) | $18,214 |
| Total | 1,194 (100.0%) | $32,813 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Butte County
The most common earnings brackets in Butte County are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (107 | 15.9%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (77 | 14.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 19 (2.8%) | 72 (13.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 66 (9.8%) | 23 (4.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 63 (9.4%) | 48 (9.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 1 (0.2%) | 25 (4.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 10 (1.5%) | 18 (3.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 13 (1.9%) | 26 (5.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (7.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (5.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 19 (2.8%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 20 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 26 (3.9%) | 17 (3.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 107 (15.9%) | 30 (5.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 15 (2.2%) | 77 (14.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 82 (12.2%) | 39 (7.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 35 (5.2%) | 10 (1.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 7 (1.0%) | 18 (3.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 20 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 3 (0.4%) | 17 (3.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 68 (10.1%) | 17 (3.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 98 (14.6%) | 14 (2.7%) |
| Total | 672 (100.0%) | 522 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Butte County
Average earnings in Butte County are $41,203 for men and $19,063 for women, a difference of 53.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $42,056, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,283. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,337, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $16,204.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $32,283 | $25,938 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $42,056 | $16,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $40,917 | $0 |
| Total | $41,203 | $19,063 |
Family Income in Butte County
Family Income Brackets in Butte County
According to the Butte County family income data, there are 103 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 42 | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 22 | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 28 | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 98 | 16.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 79 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 103 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 102 | 16.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 94 | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 31 | 5.1% |
| $200,000+ | 13 | 2.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Butte County
7+ person families (25 | 4.1%) account for the highest median family income in Butte County with $138,250 per family, while 3-person families (125 | 20.4%) have the highest median income of $30,143 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 340 (55.6%) | $58,448 |
| 3-Person Families | 125 (20.4%) | $90,430 |
| 4-Person Families | 44 (7.2%) | $49,375 |
| 5-Person Families | 29 (4.7%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 49 (8.0%) | $36,453 |
| 7+ Person Families | 25 (4.1%) | $138,250 |
| Total | 612 (100.0%) | $58,276 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Butte County
The median family income in Butte County is $58,276, with families comprising 3+ earners (23) having the highest median family income of $103,750, while families with no earners (160) have the lowest median family income of $33,250, accounting for 3.8% and 26.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 160 (26.1%) | $33,250 |
| 1 Earner | 213 (34.8%) | $36,738 |
| 2 Earners | 216 (35.3%) | $90,703 |
| 3+ Earners | 23 (3.8%) | $103,750 |
| Total | 612 (100.0%) | $58,276 |
Household Income in Butte County
Household Income Brackets in Butte County
With 221 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Butte County, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 46 | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 90 | 8.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 105 | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 221 | 21.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 124 | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 156 | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 125 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 99 | 9.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 39 | 3.8% |
| $200,000+ | 19 | 1.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Butte County
The median household income in Butte County is $37,358, with the highest median household income of $43,315 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 310 households (30.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (0.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 5 (0.5%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 357 (34.9%) | $37,212 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 310 (30.3%) | $43,315 |
| 65+ Years | 352 (34.4%) | $35,536 |
| Total | 1,024 (100.0%) | $37,358 |
Poverty in Butte County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Butte County
With 16.5% poverty level for males and 27.9% for females among the residents of Butte County, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (100.0%) and 21 females (80.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 9 (19.2%) | 39 (60.9%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (9.1%) | 14 (56.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 30 (19.1%) | 47 (42.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 18 (32.1%) | 17 (35.4%) |
| 15 Years | 6 (100.0%) | 4 (23.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 12 (30.0%) | 4 (18.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 2 (2.6%) | 21 (80.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2 (1.0%) | 50 (26.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 38 (27.7%) | 23 (18.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 17 (22.7%) | 11 (10.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 55 (27.1%) | 64 (24.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (3.5%) | 56 (31.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (16.5%) | 5 (5.1%) |
| Total | 213 (16.5%) | 355 (27.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Butte County
According to the poverty statistics in Butte County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.0% of males and 95.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 38 (80.8%) | 25 (39.1%) |
| 5 Years | 30 (90.9%) | 11 (44.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 127 (80.9%) | 65 (58.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 38 (67.9%) | 31 (64.6%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (76.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 28 (70.0%) | 18 (81.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 76 (97.4%) | 5 (19.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 194 (99.0%) | 137 (73.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 99 (72.3%) | 105 (82.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 58 (77.3%) | 96 (89.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 148 (72.9%) | 198 (75.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 167 (96.5%) | 121 (68.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (83.5%) | 94 (95.0%) |
| Total | 1,079 (83.5%) | 919 (72.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Butte County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Butte County show that 13.7% or 68 of the total 496 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 43.2%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.5%, which includes 8 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 289 (87.3%) | 42 (12.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 98 (92.4%) | 8 (7.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 21 (56.8%) | 16 (43.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 20 (90.9%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| Total | 428 (86.3%) | 68 (13.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Butte County
According to the poverty data in Butte County, 6.2% or 2 single-father households and 79.8% or 67 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (13.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 2 (13.3%) | 12 (70.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (41.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (80.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
| Total | 2 (6.2%) | 67 (79.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Butte County
The poverty data for Butte County shows that 68 of the married-couple family households (13.7%) and 69 of the single-parent households (59.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (43.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 42 (12.7%) | 14 (43.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 8 (7.5%) | 7 (20.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 16 (43.2%) | 8 (80.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (9.1%) | 40 (100.0%) |
| Total | 68 (13.7%) | 69 (59.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Butte County
Employment by Class of Employer in Butte County
Among the 1,047 employed individuals in Butte County, private company employees (574 | 54.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (146 | 13.9%), and local government employees (117 | 11.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 574 | 54.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 63 | 6.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 146 | 13.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 25 | 2.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 117 | 11.2% |
| State Government Employees | 29 | 2.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 93 | 8.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,047 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Butte County
According to the labor force statistics for Butte County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,040), 52.5% or 1,071 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 21 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.2% or 158 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.1% or 6 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 75 (49.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 3 (18.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 137 (70.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 158 (83.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 219 (82.0%) | 12 (5.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 128 (69.9%) | 3 (2.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 132 (61.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 114 (45.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 98 (28.0%) | 6 (6.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,071 (52.5%) | 21 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Butte County
According to labor force statistics for Butte County, 68.3% of individuals (889) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,301) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 15 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 78.0% or 174 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 60 (51.7%) | 23 (20.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 209 (58.1%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 445 (73.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 174 (78.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 889 (68.3%) | 22 (1.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Butte County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Butte County are Management (124 | 11.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (95 | 9.0%), Community & Social Service (76 | 7.2%), Architecture & Engineering (54 | 5.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (43 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Butte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (90.7%), and Management (90.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 112 (90.3%) | 12 (9.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 6 (42.9%) | 8 (57.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 66 (69.5%) | 29 (30.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 15 (71.4%) | 6 (28.6%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 49 (90.7%) | 5 (9.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 2 (10.0%) | 18 (90.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 18 (23.7%) | 58 (76.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 11 (25.6%) | 32 (74.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 202 (58.6%) | 143 (41.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 562 (53.5%) | 488 (46.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Butte County are Personal Care & Service (104 | 9.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (16 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (10 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Butte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (97.9%), and Healthcare Support (81.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 3 (18.8%) | 13 (81.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1 (2.1%) | 47 (97.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 25 (55.6%) | 20 (44.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 39 (17.5%) | 184 (82.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 562 (53.5%) | 488 (46.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Butte County are Office & Administration (85 | 8.1%), and Sales & Related (42 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 4 (9.5%) | 38 (90.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 13 (15.3%) | 72 (84.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 17 (13.4%) | 110 (86.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 562 (53.5%) | 488 (46.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Butte County are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (108 | 10.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (48 | 4.6%), and Construction & Extraction (18 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 103 (95.4%) | 5 (4.6%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 169 (97.1%) | 5 (2.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 562 (53.5%) | 488 (46.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Butte County are Material Moving (84 | 8.0%), Transportation (57 | 5.4%), and Production (40 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 20 (50.0%) | 20 (50.0%) |
| Transportation | 37 (64.9%) | 20 (35.1%) |
| Material Moving | 78 (92.9%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 135 (74.6%) | 46 (25.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 562 (53.5%) | 488 (46.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Butte County
Employment Industries in Butte County
The major employment industries in Butte County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (185 | 17.6%), Professional & Scientific (126 | 12.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90 | 8.6%), Educational Services (89 | 8.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (64 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Butte County
The Butte County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (95.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 164 (88.6%) | 21 (11.4%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 27 (67.5%) | 13 (32.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 26 (43.3%) | 34 (56.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 15 (55.6%) | 12 (44.4%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 (11.1%) | 8 (88.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 100 (79.4%) | 26 (20.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 11 (44.0%) | 14 (56.0%) |
| Educational Services | 34 (38.2%) | 55 (61.8%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 6 (6.7%) | 84 (93.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 3 (4.7%) | 61 (95.3%) |
| Public Administration | 22 (40.7%) | 32 (59.3%) |
| Total | 562 (53.5%) | 488 (46.5%) |
Education in Butte County
School Enrollment in Butte County
The most common levels of schooling among the 640 students in Butte County are elementary school (218 | 34.1%), middle school (123 | 19.2%), and high school (115 | 18.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 45 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 5.5% |
| Elementary School | 218 | 34.1% |
| Middle School | 123 | 19.2% |
| High School | 115 | 18.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 56 | 8.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 48 | 7.5% |
| Total | 640 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Butte County
Out of a total of 640 students who are enrolled in schools in Butte County, 61 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 579 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (77.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 262 (96.0%) | 11 (4.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 150 (98.7%) | 2 (1.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 74 (87.1%) | 11 (12.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 2 (22.2%) | 7 (77.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 28 (48.3%) | 30 (51.7%) |
| Total | 579 (90.5%) | 61 (9.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Butte County
Education (119 | 35.7%), psychology (46 | 13.8%), science & technology (29 | 8.7%), engineering (23 | 6.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (20 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 333 individuals in Butte County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2 | 0.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 20 | 6.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 13 | 3.9% |
| Psychology | 46 | 13.8% |
| Social Sciences | 15 | 4.5% |
| Engineering | 23 | 6.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 10 | 3.0% |
| Science & Technology | 29 | 8.7% |
| Business | 19 | 5.7% |
| Education | 119 | 35.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 1 | 0.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 17 | 5.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 2 | 0.6% |
| Communications | 1 | 0.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 16 | 4.8% |
| Total | 333 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Butte County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Butte County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Butte County are males with 3 vehicles (202, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (194, making up 41.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 37 (6.6%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 62 (11.1%) | 100 (20.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 154 (27.7%) | 91 (18.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 202 (36.3%) | 194 (40.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 84 (15.1%) | 82 (16.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 18 (3.2%) | 16 (3.3%) |
| Total | 557 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Butte County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Butte County are 10 to 14 minutes (180 commuters, 20.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (178 commuters, 20.3%), and less than 5 minutes (111 commuters, 12.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 111 | 12.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 178 | 20.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 180 | 20.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 107 | 12.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 33 | 3.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 38 | 4.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 103 | 11.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 29 | 3.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 23 | 2.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 30 | 3.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 31 | 3.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 15 | 1.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Butte County
The most common commute times in Butte County are 10 to 14 minutes (114 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (107 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 45 (9.5%) | 66 (16.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 71 (14.9%) | 107 (26.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 114 (24.0%) | 66 (16.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 49 (10.3%) | 58 (14.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 7 (1.5%) | 26 (6.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 22 (4.6%) | 16 (4.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 79 (16.6%) | 24 (6.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 26 (5.5%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 23 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 15 (3.2%) | 15 (3.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 16 (3.4%) | 15 (3.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 8 (1.7%) | 7 (1.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Butte County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Butte County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (123, 25.9%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (68, 16.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 5 (1.1%) | 20 (5.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 72 (15.2%) | 6 (1.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 31 (6.5%) | 13 (3.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 123 (25.9%) | 58 (14.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 52 (11.0%) | 55 (13.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 25 (5.3%) | 22 (5.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 64 (13.5%) | 35 (8.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 64 (13.5%) | 55 (13.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 14 (2.9%) | 68 (16.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 13 (2.7%) | 37 (9.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 12 (2.5%) | 21 (5.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.7%) |
| Total | 475 (100.0%) | 403 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Butte County
Occupancy by Ownership in Butte County
Of the total 1,024 dwellings in Butte County, owner-occupied units account for 808 (78.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 216 (21.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 808 | 78.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 216 | 21.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,024 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Butte County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 380 | 37.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 368 | 35.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 120 | 11.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 156 | 15.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,024 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Butte County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 240 (63.2%) | 140 (36.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 319 (86.7%) | 49 (13.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 129 (82.7%) | 27 (17.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 808 (78.9%) | 216 (21.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Butte County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 66 (88.0%) | 9 (12.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 215 (90.7%) | 22 (9.3%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 388 (74.2%) | 135 (25.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 139 (73.5%) | 50 (26.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Butte County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 199 | 19.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 163 | 15.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 52 | 5.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 258 | 25.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 219 | 21.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 98 | 9.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 35 | 3.4% |
| Total | 1,024 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Butte County
Median Income by Occupancy in Butte County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 808 (78.9%) | $53,000 |
| Renter-Occupied | 216 (21.1%) | $32,750 |
| Average | 1,024 (100.0%) | $37,358 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Butte County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 13 (1.6%) | 7 (3.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 26 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 60 (7.4%) | 30 (13.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 41 (5.1%) | 24 (11.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 35 (4.3%) | 5 (2.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 107 (13.2%) | 114 (52.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 118 (14.6%) | 6 (2.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 147 (18.2%) | 9 (4.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 116 (14.4%) | 9 (4.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 87 (10.8%) | 12 (5.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 58 (7.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | 216 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Butte County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 186 (23.0%) | 26 (12.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 183 (22.7%) | 21 (9.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 163 (20.2%) | 53 (24.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 54 (6.7%) | 34 (15.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 113 (14.0%) | 9 (4.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 85 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 14 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 10 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | 216 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Butte County
Housing Structures in Butte County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 776 | 75.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 16 | 1.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 3 | 0.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 57 | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3 | 0.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 12 | 1.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 157 | 15.3% |
| Total | 1,024 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Butte County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 650 (83.8%) | 126 (16.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 142 (90.4%) | 15 (9.6%) |
| Total | 808 (78.9%) | 216 (21.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Butte County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 2 (0.3%) | 20 (9.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 6 (0.7%) | 73 (33.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 256 (31.7%) | 76 (35.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 335 (41.5%) | 39 (18.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 209 (25.9%) | 8 (3.7%) |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | 216 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Butte County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 22 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 101 (12.5%) | 24 (11.1%) |
| Electricity | 360 (44.6%) | 97 (44.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 40 (5.0%) | 6 (2.8%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 259 (32.1%) | 89 (41.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 26 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | 216 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Butte County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 43 (5.3%) | 18 (8.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 173 (21.4%) | 79 (36.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 248 (30.7%) | 36 (16.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 344 (42.6%) | 83 (38.4%) |
| Total | 808 (100.0%) | 216 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Butte County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Butte County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 457 | 351 |
| Median Property Value | $158,500 | $214,800 |
| Median Household Income | $44,390 | $15 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $335 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $962 | $2 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Butte County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 73 (16.0%) | 26 (7.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 78 (17.1%) | 41 (11.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 256 (56.0%) | 222 (63.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 26 (5.7%) | 57 (16.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 12 (2.6%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 5 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 7 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 457 (100.0%) | 351 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Butte County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 23 (5.0%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 105 (23.0%) | 16 (4.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 56 (12.2%) | 31 (8.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 66 (14.4%) | 51 (14.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 77 (16.9%) | 52 (14.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 41 (9.0%) | 70 (19.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 46 (10.1%) | 75 (21.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 43 (9.4%) | 41 (11.7%) |
| Total | 457 (100.0%) | 351 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Butte County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 182 (39.8%) | 59,531 (16,960.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 35 (7.7%) | 83 (23.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 46 (10.1%) | 69 (19.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 194 (42.4%) | 45 (12.8%) |
| Total | 457 (100.0%) | 351 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Butte County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 141 (30.8%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 168 (36.8%) | 118 (33.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 101 (22.1%) | 141 (40.2%) |
| Total | 457 (100.0%) | 351 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Butte County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Butte County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 169 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 489 (98.8%) | 6 (1.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 279 (76.6%) | 85 (23.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 240 (90.6%) | 25 (9.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 172 (94.5%) | 10 (5.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 414 (89.0%) | 51 (11.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 334 (95.4%) | 16 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 190 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,373 (92.5%) | 193 (7.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Butte County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 169 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 489 (98.8%) | 6 (1.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Butte County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 385 (88.7%) | 49 (11.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 758 (94.5%) | 44 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 323 (85.2%) | 56 (14.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 322 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 582 (93.3%) | 42 (6.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Butte County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 130 (76.9%) | 42 (24.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 204 (41.2%) | 321 (64.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 19 (22.1%) | 67 (77.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 41 (11.3%) | 257 (70.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 47 (17.7%) | 203 (76.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 24 (13.2%) | 151 (83.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 125 (26.9%) | 299 (64.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 332 (94.9%) | 138 (39.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 187 (98.4%) | 108 (56.8%) |
| Total | 1,109 (43.2%) | 1,586 (61.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Butte County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (4.4%) | 16 (7.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (7.7%) | 49 (23.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 48 (11.6%) | 71 (14.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 80 (46.2%) | 96 (54.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 62 (68.1%) | 33 (33.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Butte County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (4.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 15 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (19.7%) | 22 (12.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (65.9%) | 24 (24.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (2.4%) | 3 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (7.7%) | 12 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 27 (5.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (14.4%) | 24 (13.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (17.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (4.4%) | 12 (5.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (7.7%) | 42 (19.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 12 (2.9%) | 7 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (10.4%) | 28 (15.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (12.1%) | 13 (13.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (4.3%) | 46 (9.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (18.5%) | 62 (35.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (5.5%) | 25 (25.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 27 (6.5%) | 7 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (6.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (5.5%) | 17 (17.2%) |
Technology Access in Butte County
Computing Device Access in Butte County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 744 | 72.7% |
| Smartphone | 797 | 77.8% |
| Tablet | 640 | 62.5% |
| No Computing Device | 100 | 9.8% |
| Total | 1,024 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Butte County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 3 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 689 | 67.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 125 | 12.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 65 | 6.4% |
| No Internet | 148 | 14.4% |
| Total | 1,024 | 100.0% |
Butte County Summary
Butte County is located in the southeastern corner of Idaho, and is bordered by Bingham County to the north, Caribou County to the east, and Power County to the south. The county seat is Arco, and the largest city is Blackfoot. Butte County is part of the Snake River Plain, and is home to the Snake River, which flows through the county.
History
Butte County was established in 1917, and was named after the Butte Mountains, which are located in the county. The area was originally inhabited by the Shoshone-Bannock tribes, and was later explored by fur trappers and traders. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1864, when a group of Mormon settlers arrived in the area. The county was officially established in 1917, and the county seat was established in Arco.
Geography
Butte County covers an area of 1,845 square miles, and is located in the southeastern corner of Idaho. The county is part of the Snake River Plain, and is home to the Snake River, which flows through the county. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is Butte Mountain, which has an elevation of 8,890 feet. The county is home to several lakes, including American Falls Reservoir, Island Park Reservoir, and Henrys Lake.
Economy
Butte County has a diverse economy, with agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism being the main industries. Agriculture is the largest industry in the county, and the main crops grown in the county are potatoes, wheat, barley, and hay. Manufacturing is also an important part of the economy, and the county is home to several factories that produce food products, furniture, and other goods. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, and the county is home to several popular attractions, including the Craters of the Moon National Monument and the Idaho Potato Museum.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Butte County had a population of 8,945. The racial makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. The median income for a household in the county was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the county was $17,945.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Butte County?
Total Population of Butte County is 2,605.
What is the Total Male Population of Butte County?
Total Male Population of Butte County is 1,305.
What is the Total Female Population of Butte County?
Total Female Population of Butte County is 1,300.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Butte County?
There are 100.38 Males per 100 Females in Butte County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Butte County?
There are 99.62 Females per 100 Males in Butte County.
What is the Median Population Age in Butte County?
Median Population Age in Butte County is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Butte County
Average Family Size in Butte County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Butte County
Average Household Size in Butte County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Butte County?
Per Capita income in Butte County is $26,987.
What is the Median Family Income in Butte County?
Median Family Income in Butte County is $58,276.
What is the Median Household income in Butte County?
Median Household Income in Butte County is $37,358.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Butte County?
Income or Wage Gap in Butte County is 47.5%.
Women in Butte County earn 52.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Butte County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Butte County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Butte County?
There are 1,071 People in the Labor Forcein in Butte County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Butte County?
52.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Butte County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Butte County?
Unemployment Rate in Butte County is 2.0%.