Butte Creek Canyon
Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Butte Creek Canyon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paradise, 5.4 miles E.
- 780residents (2020 Census)
- 1,024 ftelevation · 312 m
- 20.5 sq miland area · 53.1 km²
- 38 / sq mipopulation density
- 95969ZIP code
About Butte Creek Canyon
Butte Creek Canyon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. Butte Creek Canyon sits at an elevation of 1024 feet (312 m) in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The 2020 United States census reported Butte Creek Canyon's population was 780, down from 1,086 at the 2010 census. In November 2018, the Camp Fire destroyed a large portion of the town.
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Living in Butte Creek Canyon
- Median household income
- $105,819
- Median home value
- $695,300
- Median age
- 56.6
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Butte Creek Canyon had 780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 38 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butte Creek Canyon at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 780 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.52 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7445° N, 121.7071° W |
| ZIP code | 95969 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0609310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butte Creek Canyon
- Paradise5.4 mi E
- Chico6.0 mi W
- Butte Valley6.2 mi SE
- Magalia7.4 mi NE
- Durham8.8 mi SW
- Concow10.4 mi E
- Forest Ranch10.6 mi N
- Yankee Hill10.7 mi E
- Cohasset11.1 mi N
- Cherokee11.3 mi SE
- Nord13.3 mi W
- Stirling City14.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butte Creek Canyon
What county is Butte Creek Canyon in?
Butte Creek Canyon is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Butte Creek Canyon, CA?
780 people lived in Butte Creek Canyon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butte Creek Canyon, CA?
The ZIP code of Butte Creek Canyon is 95969.
What is the elevation of Butte Creek Canyon?
1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butte Creek Canyon?
Paradise (5.4 mi), Chico (6.0 mi), Butte Valley (6.2 mi), Magalia (7.4 mi), Durham (8.8 mi).
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