Butte County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,574
Per Capita Income
$37,965
Poverty Rate
18.3%
SNAP Recipients
15.0%
Gini Index
0.485
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.6%
$25K–$50K19.8%
$50K–$75K15.3%
$75K–$100K12.2%
$100K–$150K15.7%
$150K–$200K7.8%
$200K+10.6%
The median household income in Butte County, CA is $68,574 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,965. 18.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.485 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).