Butte, CA County is a thriving community located in northern California. The population of Butte currently stands at 217,884 and has a population density of 130 people per square mile, which is higher than the US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Butte is home to numerous businesses such as Rainbow Market, Sneaky Pete’s Outlet Store, and Bargain Books Inc. Year-round outdoor activities are available in the area such as fishing on Lake Oroville or Salmon and Steelhead fishing along the Feather River. There are also various demographic organizations in the area such as the Butte County Health Department and Butte County Arts Council. Additionally, local sporting events like the annual Silver Dollar Fair and Chico Heat baseball team offer great entertainment for locals and visitors alike.
The population in Butte County is 217,884. There are 133 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Butte County is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Butte County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Butte County
- 44.2% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 26.8% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Butte County
- 72.9% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 15.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander