Demographics

The following demographic and economic information provides a snapshot of Butte County.

Population

  • Population: 222,564
  • Population under 18: 45,422 or 20.4%
  • Population 18 to 64: 140,323 or 63%
  • Population Over 64: 36,819 or 16.5%
  • Median Age: 36.8

Employment

  • Workforce: 103,600
  • Employed: 97,700
  • Unemployment Rate: 5.6%
  • Average Commute Time: 20.1 minutes

Income & Housing

  • Median Household Income: $43,444
  • Per Capita Income: $24,259
  • Families at or Below Poverty Level: 21%
  • Median Home Price: $209,500

Educational Attainment (over 25 Years Old)

  • Less than High School: 12%
  • High School Graduate: 22.6%
  • Some College: 29.6%
  • Associate's Degree: 9.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.5%
  • Graduate or Higher: 8.3%

Average Hourly Wages

  • Average Hourly Wage (All Occupations): $20.89
  • Average Hourly Management Wage: $45.25
  • Average Hourly Manufacturing Wage: $16.93
  • Average Hourly Office and Admin Hourly Wage: $16.74