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Butte County, CA: growth, migration and housing
Butte County has 209,211 residents, down 0.5% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,691 households moved in and 4,394 moved out (+297 net), while a net $13.9M of income left. Median household income is $67,928, the median home $424,700 and median rent $1,414 a month.
In California: 27th of 58 counties for 5-year population growth · 6th of 58 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 45th of 58 counties for median household income · 36th of 58 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Butte County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento County, CA | 429 | $21.0M |
| Sutter County, CA | 257 | $14.3M |
| Tehama County, CA | 201 | $8.8M |
| Glenn County, CA | 188 | $9.6M |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 176 | $6.9M |
| Shasta County, CA | 172 | $8.3M |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 160 | $9.8M |
| Yuba County, CA | 150 | $7.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Butte County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento County, CA | 345 | $17.2M |
| Glenn County, CA | 180 | $9.7M |
| Tehama County, CA | 173 | $9.7M |
| Shasta County, CA | 159 | $10.8M |
| Sutter County, CA | 150 | $7.0M |
| Yuba County, CA | 135 | $6.6M |
| Placer County, CA | 129 | $10.6M |
| San Diego County, CA | 129 | $8.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.