Butte County, ID

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    2024 Population
    2,684
    US Senator
    Mike Crapo
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Risch
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.3
    5.36% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    19.3%
    9.77% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,015
    22.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $217,600
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,117
    8.98% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Butte County, ID 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.

    97.6% of the residents in Butte County, ID are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Butte County, ID was $217,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

    Most people in Butte County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Butte County, ID was 3 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Butte County, ID is home to a population of 2.68k people, from which 97.6% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 2.76% of Butte County, ID residents were born outside of the country (74 people).

    In 2024, there were 30.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.38k people) in Butte County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 75 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    97.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.6% of Butte County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Butte County, ID was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butte County, ID
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.38k ± 88
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      79 ± 52
    3. White (Hispanic)
      75 ± 51
    6.45%
    Hispanic Population
    173 people

    In 2024, there were 30.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.38k people) in Butte County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 75 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.45% of the people in Butte County, ID are hispanic (173 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Butte County, ID as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      54,768 ± 5,664 people
    2. Canada
      6,434 ± 1,966 people
    3. Philippines
      2,796 ± 1,297 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.76%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    74 people
    2.83%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    75 people

    As of 2024, 2.76% of Butte County, ID residents (74 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butte County, ID was 2.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      65 ± 41
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      54 ± 42
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      43 ± 35

    Butte County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.2% of the population of Butte County, ID has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Butte County, ID see 2,646 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.89% increase from the previous year (2,597 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2654 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,646 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butte County, ID

    Primary care physicians in Butte County, ID see an average of 2,646 patients per year. This represents a 1.89% increase from the previous year (2,597 patients).

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

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.84%
    Uninsured
    39.3%
    Employer Coverage
    21.4%
    Medicaid
    14.7%
    Medicare
    14.3%
    Non-Group
    2.44%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butte County, ID grew by 3.09% from 7.61% to 7.84%.

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

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    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.73 in Butte County, ID.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 35.7% in Butte County, ID.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10% in Butte County, ID.

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    Economy

    The economy of Butte County, ID employs 1.12k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Butte County, ID were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (208 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (149 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (110 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($93,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($92,179), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,679).

    Occupations

    1.12k
    2024 Value
    ± 174
    8.98%
    1 Year growth
    ± 20.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butte County, ID grew at a rate of 8.98%, from 1.03k employees to 1.12k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butte County, ID, are Management Occupations (127 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (99 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (95 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butte County, ID.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    1.12k
    2024 Value
    ± 174
    8.98%
    1 Year growth
    ± 20.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butte County, ID grew at a rate of 8.98%, from 1.03k employees to 1.12k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butte County, ID, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (208 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (149 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (110 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butte County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Butte County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,250
    Median earning men ± $9,152
    $21,797
    Median earning women ± $10,011

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($96,071), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,036), and Construction ($50,714).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,000), Public Administration ($41,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($28,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.
    Y-Axis
    3.01%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.06%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 6
      Retail Trade
    2. 5
      Construction
    3. 4
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $5.92k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.93k
      Retail Trade
    3. $772
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

    US Senators from Idaho

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    Mike Crapo
    Senator from Idaho3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Jim Risch
    Senator from Idaho2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Butte County, ID was $217,600 in 2024, which is 0.654 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,800 to $217,600, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Butte County, ID is 77.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Butte County, ID have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butte County, ID is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butte County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.26%.

    Property

    $217,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,421
    $832
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$128

    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, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.5% of the housing units in Butte County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.4%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $53,015
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,674
    1.07k
    Number of Households
    ± 150

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.07k households in Butte County, ID grew to $53,015 from the previous year's value of $43,281.

    The following chart displays the households in Butte County, ID 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Butte County, ID is from Idaho.
    0.467
    2024 Wage GINI in Idaho
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

    In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (16%)
    3. Carpooled (9.74%)

    In 2024, 65.9% of workers in Butte County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16%) and those who carpooled to work (9.74%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Butte County, ID have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Butte County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Butte County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butte County, ID have 3 cars.

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    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butte County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.26%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butte County, ID (511 out of 2.65k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.3% of the children was living in poverty in Butte County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.7%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 139 in Butte County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 83.7% per 100,000 population.

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