Butte County, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Butte County increased by 3,334. In this period, the peak population was 230,330 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 203,838 | - | - |
| 2001 | 206,420 | 2,582 | 1.27% |
| 2002 | 209,521 | 3,101 | 1.50% |
| 2003 | 212,032 | 2,511 | 1.20% |
| 2004 | 213,758 | 1,726 | 0.81% |
| 2005 | 215,570 | 1,812 | 0.85% |
| 2006 | 217,746 | 2,176 | 1.01% |
| 2007 | 218,508 | 762 | 0.35% |
| 2008 | 220,158 | 1,650 | 0.76% |
| 2009 | 220,969 | 811 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 219,951 | -1,018 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 219,983 | 32 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 220,877 | 894 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 221,649 | 772 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 223,525 | 1,876 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 224,643 | 1,118 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 226,222 | 1,579 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 228,700 | 2,478 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 230,330 | 1,630 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 218,726 | -11,604 | -5.04% |
| 2020 | 210,151 | -8,575 | -3.92% |
| 2021 | 206,336 | -3,815 | -1.82% |
| 2022 | 207,369 | 1,033 | 0.50% |
| 2023 | 207,172 | -197 | -0.09% |
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Butte County, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Butte County's population increased by 16,113 (7.90%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Butte County's population decreased by 9,800 (4.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Butte County's population decreased by 2,979 (1.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Butte County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 207,172.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Butte County's population peaked in year 2018 at 230,330.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Butte County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 203,838.
Butte County, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Butte County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Butte County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population grew 1.64% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Butte County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.07% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Butte County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,101 people (a 1.50% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Butte County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 11,604 people (a 5.04% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Butte County, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Butte County's population increased by 836 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,033 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 197 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Butte County, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Butte County decreased by 14,477 (6.53%). The population was highest at 230,330 in the year 2018 and lowest at 206,336 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.65%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)