Butte City, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 95, Butte City'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 City is a small community located in Idaho, within Butte County. The total population is 95. It ranks as the 213th most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butte City is 64.9 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 37.3 years. Only 8.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 36.8%. This is 248% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.1%. This is 198% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $76,300. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $418,600. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Butte City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 60.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Butte City, Idaho 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 Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.