Butte County, CA population by race
The table below shows Butte County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161,779 | 75.74% |
| Black or African American | 3,862 | 1.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,426 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 11,182 | 5.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 680 | 0.32% |
| Some other race | 11,933 | 5.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21,743 | 10.18% |
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Butte County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Butte County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Butte County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Butte County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.74% are white, 1.81% are Black or African American, 1.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.23% are Asian, 0.32% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.59% are some other race and 10.18% are multiracial.
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Butte County, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Butte County is White with a population of 161,779 (75.74% of the total population).
Butte County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Butte County is White with a population of 161,779 (75.74% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 21,743 (10.18% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Butte County, CA
By ethnicity, 38,361 (17.96% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 175,244 (82.04% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Butte County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 147,001 (83.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Butte County, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Butte County's Non-Hispanic population.
Butte County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 147,001 | 83.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,695 | 2.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,514 | 0.86% |
| Asian alone | 10,818 | 6.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 605 | 0.35% |
| Some other race alone | 619 | 0.35% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,992 | 6.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Butte County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 32,113 (83.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Butte County, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Butte County's Hispanic population.
Butte County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 32,113 | 83.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 839 | 2.19% |
| Cuban | 327 | 0.85% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,082 | 13.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Butte County, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.96% of Butte County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Butte County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 32,113 (83.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Butte County, CA have?
Butte County, CA has 3,862 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.81% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Butte County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Butte County, CA?
With 82.04% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Butte County.
That being said, with a 5.59% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Butte County.
What is the majority race in Butte County, CA?
With a population of 161,779 (75.74% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Butte County.
Some other races are second largest race in Butte County, with 5.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
