Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA

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2023 Population
209,470
1.94% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
36.3
0.548% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
18.3%
0.713% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$68,574
3.77% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$408,700
9.98% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 209k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $68,574. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA declined from 213,605 to 209,470, a −1.94% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,085 to $68,574, a 3.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.6%), Other (Hispanic) (6.07%), White (Hispanic) (6.01%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.26%).

16.5% of the households in N/A 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.

96.5% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are California State University-Chico (4,036 degrees awarded in 2023), Butte College (2,473 degrees), and Butte County Regional Occupational Program (55 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $408,700, and the homeownership rate was 58.3%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 209k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.01% of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2023, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.7k Other (Hispanic) and 12.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are Spanish (21,808 households), Hmong (3,554 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,008 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%
2023 Citizenship
96.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    140k ± 767
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    12.7k ± 1.12k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 1.11k
19.5%
Hispanic Population
40.8k people

In 2023, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.7k Other (Hispanic) and 12.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.5% of the people in N/A are hispanic (40.8k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

8.01%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.8k people
7.55%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
16.1k people

As of 2023, 8.01% of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA residents (16.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 7.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    21,808 households (11%)
  2. Hmong
    3,554 households (1.79%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,008 households (0.508%)

16.5% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in N/A was Spanish. 11% of the households in N/A reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,859 ± 475
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,008 ± 389
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,390 ± 316

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

87.6k
2023 Value
−1.31%
1 Year decline
± −1.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −1.31%, from 88.8k employees to 87.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Personal care aides (2,780 people), Retail salespersons (2,383 people), and Cashiers (2,092 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.6k
2023 Value
−1.31%
1 Year decline
± −1.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −1.31%, from 88.8k employees to 87.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,921 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,043 people), and Construction (5,278 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,020
Median earning men ± $2,263
$34,666
Median earning women ± $1,197

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($79,447), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,694), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($52,104), Construction ($48,595), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,878).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA awarded 6,576 degrees. The student population of Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 10,814 male students and 14,006 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are White (3,247 and 50.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,062 and 31.9%), Asian (367 and 5.68%), and Two or More Races (342 and 5.3%).

The largest universities in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Chico (4,036 and 61.4%), Butte College (2,473 and 37.6%), and Butte County Regional Occupational Program (55 and 0.836%).

The most popular majors in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (727 and 11.1%), General Psychology (444 and 6.75%), and General Social Sciences (373 and 5.67%).

The median tuition cost in Butte County--Chico City PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $408,700 in 2023, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $371,600 to $408,700, a 9.98% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 58.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$408,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,846
$47,987
Median Property Taxes
±$1,572
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Rent vs Own

58.3%
Homeownership
2023
65.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 58.3% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$68,574
Median Household Income
± $2,351
82.3k
Number of Households
± 2,325

In 2023, the median household income of the 82.3k households in N/A grew to $68,574 from the previous year's value of $66,085.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.3%)
  3. Carpooled (9.71%)

In 2023, 72.6% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.71%).

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Commute Time

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A 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.

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Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

6.35%
Uninsured
39.6%
Employer Coverage
26.1%
Medicaid
12.8%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
1.19%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 3.77% from 6.6% to 6.35%.

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