Butte County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 2,818 with a growth rate of 2.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butte County, Idaho is the 42nd largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 2,914 and has seen a growth of -3.29% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,118 | 60 | 1.96% |
| 2028 | 3,058 | 60 | 2% |
| 2027 | 2,998 | 60 | 2.04% |
| 2026 | 2,938 | 60 | 2.08% |
| 2025 | 2,878 | 60 | 2.13% |
| 2024 | 2,818 | 60 | 2.18% |
| 2023 | 2,758 | 60 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 2,698 | 32 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 2,666 | 82 | 3.17% |
| 2020 | 2,584 | -36 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 2,620 | 28 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 2,592 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 2,582 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 2,573 | 8 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 2,565 | -93 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 2,658 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 2,665 | -93 | -3.37% |
| 2012 | 2,758 | -74 | -2.61% |
| 2011 | 2,832 | -82 | -2.81% |
| 2010 | 2,914 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,918 | -424 | -12.69% |
| 1980 | 3,342 | 417 | 14.26% |
| 1970 | 2,925 | -573 | -16.38% |
| 1960 | 3,498 | 776 | 28.51% |
| 1950 | 2,722 | 845 | 45.02% |
| 1940 | 1,877 | -57 | -2.95% |
| 1930 | 1,934 | -1,006 | -34.22% |
| 1920 | 2,940 | -178 | -5.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 92.28% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 6.56% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,017 | 2.58 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 476 | 3.52 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 437 | 1.11 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 66 | 4.82 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Male | 38 | 3.79 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 8.69% |
| Associates Degree | 387 | 21.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 502 | 28.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 419 | 23.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,546 | 1,374 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 152 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 99 | 31 |
| Other Race | 22 | 15 | 13 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 59.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,774 | $0 | $32,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,988 | $43,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,471 | $36,250 | $19,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,013 | $43,635 | $19,295 |
| Some College | $34,435 | $43,906 | $18,832 |
$34,013
Average Earnings
$43,635
Average Male
$19,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.32% of Butte County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 7.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,321 | 442 | 19.04% |
| Multiple | 173 | 80 | 46.24% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 40 | 19.51% |
21.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
28.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte County, Idaho is Multiple, with 46.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte County, Idaho is White, with 19.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.37% |
| High School | 11.07% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 14.32% |
| Male Employed | 7.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,071 | $82,407 |
| Households | $43,281 | $64,273 |
| Married Families | $73,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,142 | $39,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.33%
Born in Butte County, Idaho
97.02%
Native Born
2.98%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
97.02% of Butte County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 58.33% having been born in Idaho. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.