Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA

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2024 Population

207,929

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

36.2

0.275% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

19.2%

4.93% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,928

0.942% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$424,700

3.91% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

87,352

0.31% 1-year decline

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16.6% of the households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are California State University-Chico (3,823 degrees awarded in 2024), Butte College (2,408 degrees), and Butte County Regional Occupational Program (59 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was $424,700, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.

Most people in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA borders Colusa, Glenn, Tehama & Trinity Counties PUMA, CA, Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA, and Sutter & Yuba Counties--Yuba City & Marysville Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 208k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.54% of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (17.8k people).

In 2024, there were 8.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 12.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are Spanish (21,388 households), Hmong (3,306 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (929 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

104,311

Women

50.2%

103,593

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 207,904 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA.

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Citizenship

95.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 1.02k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.39k
Other (Hispanic)
12.3k ± 1.19k

20%

Hispanic Population

41.7k people

20% of the people in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are hispanic (41.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,415 ± 2,076 people
Thailand
949 ± 755 people
Laos
885 ± 729 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,415 Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Thailand with 949 and Laos with 885.

Foreign-Born Population

8.54%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17.8k people

8.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

As of 2024, 8.54% of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents (17.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was 8.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,388 households (10.8%)
Hmong
3,306 households (1.68%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
929 households (0.471%)

16.6% of the households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 10.8% of the households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,655 ± 455
Gulf War (2001-)
2,146 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
1,451 ± 282

Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA.

Health

93.6% of the population of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,233 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.4%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA grew by 0.754% from 6.35% to 6.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA employs 87.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA were Restaurants & Food Services (8,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,933 people), and Construction (5,488 people), and the highest paying industries were Not specified manufacturing industries ($240,823), Air transportation ($201,119), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($169,216).

Males in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,137. The income inequality in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,961

Women

49.2%

44,391

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA in 2024 was 87,352 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

87.4k

2024 Value

−0.31%

1 Year decline

± −0.31%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.31%, from 87.6k employees to 87.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA, are Personal care aides (2,369 people), Retail salespersons (2,299 people), and Cashiers (2,138 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

87.4k

2024 Value

−0.31%

1 Year decline

± −0.31%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −0.31%, from 87.6k employees to 87.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,933 people), and Construction (5,488 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,474

Median earning men ± $2,916

$36,269

Median earning women ± $1,155

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,337), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,399), and Manufacturing ($59,827).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($52,335), Construction ($51,451), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,644).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA awarded 6,302 degrees. The student population of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11,411 male students and 14,910 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are White (3,065 and 49.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2,102 and 34%), Asian (361 and 5.83%), and Two or More Races (305 and 4.93%).

The largest universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Chico (3,823 and 60.7%), Butte College (2,408 and 38.2%), and Butte County Regional Occupational Program (59 and 0.936%).

The most popular majors in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (687 and 10.9%), General Psychology (394 and 6.25%), and General Social Sciences (345 and 5.47%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,084 for in-state students and $18,684 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 26,321 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 26,321 students enrolled in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,511 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
468 degrees awarded
General Psychology
265 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
198 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 468 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California State University-Chico
3,823 degrees awarded
Butte College
2,408 degrees awarded
Butte County Regional Occupational Program
59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-Chico with 3,823 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,674 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA, which is 0.737 times less than the 3,628 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,065 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,102 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,084) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,388) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,270) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA in 2024 were Some college (47.1k), High School or Equivalent (39.8k), and Bachelors Degree (31.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was $424,700 in 2024, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $408,700 to $424,700, a 3.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA is 57.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$424,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,679

$47,717

Median Property Taxes

±$1,636

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.3%

Homeownership

2024

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.3% of the housing units in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,928

Median Household Income

± $2,444

83.3k

Number of Households

± 2,322

In 2024, the median household income of the 83.3k households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA declined from $67,928 from the previous year's value of $68,574.

The following chart displays the households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.487

2024 Wage GINI in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA

0.5

2023 Wage GINI in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA

In 2024, the income inequality in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.56% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.9%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (9.37%)

In 2024, 71.9% of workers in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA (39.1k out of 203k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.