Butte Meadows, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Butte Meadows, California had a total population of 25, the 1549th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Butte Meadows Quick Facts
How Butte Meadows Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22 | 25 | +13.6% |
How Butte Meadows Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Butte Meadows Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Butte County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 102,188 | $66,977 | 22.7% | $468,100 |
| Oroville | 19,752 | $52,270 | 21.4% | $311,600 |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | $94,512 | 8.7% | $405,400 |
| Paradise | 7,392 | $67,687 | 18.2% | $416,000 |
| Magalia | 7,389 | $56,920 | 11.8% | $280,600 |
| Gridley | 7,330 | $57,974 | 17.9% | $312,800 |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | $54,865 | 20.4% | $254,900 |
| Durham | 5,340 | $95,417 | 10.2% | $700,100 |
| Palermo | 5,266 | $50,588 | 20.2% | $283,000 |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | $65,409 | 33.7% | $261,500 |
Cities Similar to Butte Meadows
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floriston | 26 | N/A | $765,600 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Leggett | 24 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Glennville | 23 | N/A | $216,700 | 0.0% | 26.1% |
| Garey | 28 | $162,679 | $767,900 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Keeler | 28 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 78.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 25, Butte Meadows's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Butte Meadows is a small community located in California, within Butte County. The total population is 25. It ranks as the 1549th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Butte Meadows is 63.4 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Butte Meadows. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Butte Meadows, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Butte Meadows was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Butte Meadows, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Butte Meadows, California?
Butte Meadows, California has a population of 25 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Butte Meadows, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Butte Meadows — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Butte Meadows, CA?
The ACS sample for Butte Meadows recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Butte Meadows, California?
Butte Meadows's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Butte Meadows, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Butte Meadows — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Butte Meadows, California?
24.0% of adults (25+) in Butte Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.