Butte County, ID Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Butte County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,754 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.2 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,017 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Butte County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Butte County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,250 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.07% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Butte County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $212,500 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $524 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Butte County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 12.9 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Butte County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Butte County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Butte County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Butte County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |