Butte County, California Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Butte County, California
Butte County, California Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
207,929
Median Age
36.2
Male Median
35.3
Female Median
37.4
Butte County, California Population Growth

Butte County, California Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.9%%.
-4.9%% Growth
Butte County, California Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Butte County, California Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.2 | 207,929 |
| 2023 | 36.3 | 209,470 |
| 2022 | 36.5 | 213,605 |
| 2021 | 36.6 | 217,884 |
| 2020 | 36.9 | 223,344 |
| 2019 | 37.1 | 225,817 |
| 2018 | 37.1 | 227,075 |
| 2017 | 36.9 | 225,207 |
| 2016 | 36.9 | 223,877 |
| 2015 | 36.8 | 222,564 |
| 2014 | 36.9 | 221,578 |
| 2013 | 37.0 | 220,542 |
| 2012 | 37.3 | 220,101 |
| 2011 | 37.2 | 219,309 |
| 2010 | 37.2 | 218,635 |
Butte County, California Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 15.2% |
| 18–24 | 14.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65+ | 18.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Butte County, California
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 63.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Butte County, California
The median age in Butte County, California is 36.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Butte County, California is 207,929.
In Butte County, California, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Butte County, California has remained stable.