Butte County, CA

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2021 Population

217,884

2.44% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0.813% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.7%

2.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,863

8.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$325,600

6.86% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

96,203

0.153% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Butte County, CA had a population of 218k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $59,863. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Butte County, CA declined from 223,344 to 217,884, a −2.44% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,972 to $59,863, a 8.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butte County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.53%), Other (Hispanic) (5.23%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.87%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.57%).

None of the households in Butte County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Butte County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butte County, CA are California State University-Chico (4,627 degrees awarded in 2021), Butte College (2,469 degrees), and Butte County Regional Occupational Program (63 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Butte County, CA was $325,600, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in Butte County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Butte County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Butte County, CA borders Colusa County, CA, Glenn County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sutter County, CA, Tehama County, CA, and Yuba County, CA.

United States California Chico, CA

Population & Diversity

Butte County, CA is home to a population of 218k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.62% of Butte County, CA residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2021, there were 9.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Butte County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k White (Hispanic) and 11.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Butte County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Butte County, CA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Butte County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butte County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 300
White (Hispanic)
16.4k ± 1.05k
Other (Hispanic)
11.4k ± 1.12k

17.4%

Hispanic Population

38k people

17.4% of the people in Butte County, CA are hispanic (38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Butte County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

7.62%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

7.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

As of 2021, 7.62% of Butte County, CA residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butte County, CA was 7.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Butte County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,258 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
2,056 ± 405
Gulf War (1990s)
1,507 ± 317

Butte County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Butte County, CA employs 96.2k people. The largest industries in Butte County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,297 people), Retail Trade (12,236 people), and Educational Services (10,427 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($108,320), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,968), and Public Administration ($51,605).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

96.2k

2021 Value

± 2,563

0.153%

1 Year growth

± 3.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Butte County, CA grew at a rate of 0.153%, from 96.1k employees to 96.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butte County, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,415 people), Management Occupations (10,224 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butte County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

96.2k

2021 Value

± 2,563

0.153%

1 Year growth

± 3.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Butte County, CA grew at a rate of 0.153%, from 96.1k employees to 96.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butte County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,297 people), Retail Trade (12,236 people), and Educational Services (10,427 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butte County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Butte County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,187

Median earning men ± $2,013

$30,641

Median earning women ± $1,017

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,196), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,357), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,011).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,419), Construction ($42,702), and Public Administration ($42,671).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,347
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,249
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
944
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.43M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$706k
Manufacturing
$568k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Butte County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.74%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.74%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Butte County, CA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.74%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Butte County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Butte County, CA awarded 7,159 degrees. The student population of Butte County, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,153 male students and 14,063 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butte County, CA are White (3,533 and 50.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,158 and 30.8%), Asian (393 and 5.61%), and Two or More Races (379 and 5.41%).

The largest universities in Butte County, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Chico (4,627 and 64.6%), Butte College (2,469 and 34.5%), and Butte County Regional Occupational Program (63 and 0.88%).

The most popular majors in Butte County, CA are General Business Administration & Management (782 and 10.9%), General Psychology (454 and 6.34%), and General Social Sciences (446 and 6.23%).

The median tuition cost in Butte County, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Butte County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 25,216 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 25,216 students enrolled in Butte County, CA, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,587 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
661 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
335 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
230 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butte County, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 661 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Butte County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California State University-Chico
4,627 degrees awarded
Butte College
2,469 degrees awarded
Butte County Regional Occupational Program
63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-Chico with 4,627 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,069 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butte County, CA, which is 0.75 times less than the 4,090 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,533 degrees mean that there were 1.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,158 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,122) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,970) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Butte County, CA was $325,600 in 2021, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $304,700 to $325,600, a 6.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Butte County, CA is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Butte County, CA have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butte County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Butte County, CA is $59,863. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Butte County, CA was Census Tract 14 with a value of $128,704, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 9.01, with respective values of $106,646 and $99,724.

In 2022, 22.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butte County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.0819%.

Housing

Property

$325,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,765

$49,549

Median Property Taxes

±$1,657

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butte County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Butte County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.1% of the housing units in Butte County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Butte County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14
Census Tract 15
Census Tract 9.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butte County, CA was Census Tract 14 with a value of $128,704, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 9.01, with respective values of $106,646 and $99,724.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Butte County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,863

Median Household Income

± $1,989

85.3k

Number of Households

± 2,322

In 2021, the median household income of the 85.3k households in Butte County, CA grew to $59,863 from the previous year's value of $54,972.

The following chart displays the households in Butte County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Butte County, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (9.11%)

In 2021, 73.8% of workers in Butte County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (9.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butte County, CA have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Butte County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butte County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butte County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butte County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 22.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butte County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.0819%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butte County, CA (37.7k out of 213k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butte County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.7% of the children was living in poverty in Butte County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 327 in Butte County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 14.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Butte County, CA has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Butte County, CA see 1612 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.42% decrease from the previous year (1652 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1305 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 129 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,612 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butte County, CA

Primary care physicians in Butte County, CA see an average of 1,612 patients per year. This represents a 2.42% decrease from the previous year (1,652 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Butte County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.39%

Uninsured

39.4%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butte County, CA grew by 5.85% from 6.04% to 6.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butte County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 35.1 in Butte County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Butte County, CA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.7% in Butte County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Butte County, CA.

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