Butte County, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Idaho

The population of Butte County, Idaho is 2,654 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $43,281, the median home value is $195,800, and the median age is 39.2.

The population of Butte County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (2,914 → 2,735), a -0.45% annualized rate.

Butte County within Idaho · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,654

Population

-0.45%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$43,281

Median Income

$195,800

Median Home Value

Butte County covers 2,236 sq mi of land at 1.2 people per square mile.

About Butte County, ID

Butte County is a county in Idaho with a population of 2,654. It ranks #42 among counties in Idaho by population. The median age is 39.2, in line with the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Butte County is $43,281, below the US median of $74,580. 19.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $195,800, with monthly rent averaging $525. The homeownership rate of 77.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Butte County reflects 13.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.0 minutes each way.

Butte County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Butte County had a population of 2,914 in 2010 and 2,735 in 2024, a -6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,914 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.43%.

2,735

Population (2024)

2,914

Population (2010)

2,914

Peak (2010)

-0.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,914	-	-	estimate
2011	2,832	-82	-2.81%	estimate
2012	2,758	-74	-2.61%	estimate
2013	2,665	-93	-3.37%	estimate
2014	2,658	-7	-0.26%	estimate
2015	2,565	-93	-3.50%	estimate
2016	2,573	+8	+0.31%	estimate
2017	2,582	+9	+0.35%	estimate
2018	2,592	+10	+0.39%	estimate
2019	2,620	+28	+1.08%	estimate
2020	2,583	-37	-1.41%	estimate
2021	2,665	+82	+3.17%	estimate
2022	2,692	+27	+1.01%	estimate
2023	2,747	+55	+2.04%	estimate
2024	2,735	-12	-0.44%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.3%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.2

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

19.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

9.9%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

10.1%

20–24

1.1%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

6.1%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

9.9%

65–74

12.8%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 21.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$43,281$-31,355 vs state
Mean household income	$64,273
Per-capita income	$25,940
Poverty rate	19.1%+12.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	50.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

19.1%

Professional & business services

16.5%

Finance & real estate

13.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

10.7%

Education & health care

7.0%

Retail trade

5.9%

Manufacturing

4.1%

Construction

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Butte County is agriculture, accounting for 19.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

5.6%

Carpool

66.9%

Public transit

13.5%

Work from home

19.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$195,800$-180,200 vs state

Median home value

$525

Median rent

77.4%

Homeownership rate

1,275

Total housing units

79.8%

Occupied

20.2%

Vacant

22.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.4%

With health insurance

91.0%

With broadband internet

38.4%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

18.8%

With a disability

92.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.6%

High School+

13.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Butte County, Idaho has a population of 2,654 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Butte County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (2,914 → 2,735), a -0.45% annualized rate.

The median household income in Butte County, Idaho is $43,281, with mean (average) household income of $64,273 and per-capita income of $25,940. 19.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Butte County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Butte County, Idaho is 39.2 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Butte County is $195,800 and median monthly rent is $525. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,275 total housing units, 20.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Butte County, Idaho is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 19.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Boise City is among the largest cities associated with Butte County, Idaho, with a population of 235,701.