Population Estimates
Butte County 2024 Population Estimates (Updated May 2025)
Total Population
| Area | 1/1/2024 | 1/1/2025 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte | 207,873 | 207,525 | -0.2% |
| Biggs | 1,998 | 1,973 | -1.3% |
| Chico | 110,971 | 113,847 | 2.6% |
| Gridley | 7,383 | 7,302 | -1.1% |
| Oroville | 19,221 | 19,653 | 2.2% |
| Paradise | 10,283 | 11,088 | 7.8% |
| Unincorporated | 58,017 | 53,662 | -7.5% |
Source: Department of Finance (www.dof.ca.gov) E-1 City/County Population Estimates -January 1, 2024 and 2025.
Note: The table provides population estimates for January 1, 2024 and provisional population estimate for January 1, 2025. The January 1, 2025 estimate will be revised in 2026 by the Department of Finance.