Butte County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Butte County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06007
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 1636.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 40.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1677.13 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.665336
- Longitude
- -121.603209
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 199,248
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 157,637
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 162,891 | 81.8% |
| Hispanic | 36,358 | 18.2% |
| White | 138,215 | 69.4% |
| Black | 3,708 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 9,917 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,697 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 483 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 965 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 132,610 | 84.1% |
| Hispanic | 25,030 | 15.9% |
| White | 115,227 | 73.1% |
| Black | 4,041 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 8,252 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,137 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 361 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 654 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 207,929
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,935
- Poverty Rate
- 18.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 39,109
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 144,544 | 69.5% |
| Black | 3,823 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 11,629 | 5.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 121,055
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 42,283 | 34.9% |
| Republican | 43,261 | 35.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 24,153 | 20.0% |
| Other | 2,153 | 1.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 57,377 | 47.4% |
| Female | 62,434 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 89,107 | 73.6% |
| Hispanic | 15,088 | 12.5% |
| Black | 454 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 4,017 | 3.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 73,655
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 58,013 | 65.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,623 | 43.9% |
| Black | 207 | 45.6% |
| Asian | 1,565 | 39.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 34,561 | 60.2% |
| Female | 38,668 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,045 (18.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 43,158 (32.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 92,813
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $431,893
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,443
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 12.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.