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Butte County, California, has 211,632 residents and covers 1,636.5 square miles. The population declined 3.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Butte County is 06007.
Chico is the county's largest population center. Butte County also includes 20 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 20 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Butte County Trends
- Population
- 211,632▾
- Median Home Value
- $408,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 27,994▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Butte County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Butte County Population
Butte County had 211,632 residents in 2020. That was 3.8% lower than in 2010. Butte County added 8,461 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 129 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Chico, Chico and Chico.
Population Trend in Butte County CA
Butte County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Butte County Zip Codes
Butte County has 20 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Chico (95926), Chico (95973) and Chico (95928). Chico is the largest zip by population, with about 41,259 residents or 19% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 56% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Butte County CA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95926 | Chico | 41,259 | ▴ 9.4% |
| 95973 | Chico | 39,609 | ▴ 23.9% |
| 95928 | Chico | 38,378 | ▴ 5.1% |
| 95966 | Oroville | 31,591 | ▴ 3.1% |
| 95965 | Oroville | 21,548 | ▴ 5.7% |
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Butte County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Butte County Demographics
Butte County has a median age of 36.3, which makes the county a little younger than California overall. About 20.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 31.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Butte County CA
Median Age
36.3
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
31.7%
Butte County School Districts
Butte County is served by 6 public school districts with 27,994 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chico Unified, Marysville Joint Unified and Gridley Unified. Those three districts account for about 88% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Butte County CA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Unified School District | 12,260 | 43.8% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Marysville Joint Unified School District | 10,418 | 37.2% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Gridley Unified School District | 2,001 | 7.1% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Paradise Unified School District | 1,733 | 6.2% | ▴ 4.6% |
| Durham Unified School District | 1,048 | 3.7% | ▴ 2.1% |
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Butte County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Butte County Housing & Real Estate
Butte County has a median home value of $408,700 and a median gross rent of $1,369. About 58% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the California median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $422,625 and homes spent about 52 days on the market.
Butte County Housing Mix
Butte County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Butte County Housing Trends
Butte County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Butte County, CA
Butte County has 8,558 business listings across 825 categories. The largest categories in Butte County business listings are Real Estate Agents (178, 2.1%), Landmark And Historical Building (148, 1.7%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (148, 1.7%). The full Butte County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Butte County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Butte County, CA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 178 | 2.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 148 | 1.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 148 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 126 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 113 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 109 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 101 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 101 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 97 | 1.1% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 92 | 1.1% |
Butte County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Airblast AFC | Abrasives Supplier | Weiser |
| Enloe Cardiac Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Chico |
| Harvest Park Apartments | Accommodation | Chico |
| Richard W. Powell | Accountant | Chico |
| Lake Oroville, California | Active Life | Oroville |
| Equilibrium Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Chico |
| Sierra Health + Wellness | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Sacramento |
| Adoption Choices of Northern California | Adoption Services | Chico |
| Enloe Health Education | Adult Education | Chico |
| Centerfolds | Adult Entertainment | Chico |
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Butte County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Butte County Basemaps
Butte County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Butte County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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