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Butte County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was around 219,000. The county seat is Oroville.
Butte County comprises the Chico, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the California Central Valley, north of the state capital of Sacramento.
The county spans a diverse range of landscapes including river canyons, fertile agricultural lands, and forested mountain terrain. It is home to various recreational areas such as Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, and Lake Oroville, the second largest reservoir in California.
Butte County is known for its agriculture, particularly rice farming, and produces a significant portion of the national yield.
The region was once heavily populated by the Maidu group of Native Americans and became part of the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century, which attracted thousands of settlers.
Historically, Butte County has suffered from some destructive wildfires, including the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive fire in California history. Butte County has been a site of significant recovery and rebuilding efforts thereafter.
The county, which was founded in 1850, offers several educational institutions, including California State University, Chico and Butte College. It also has a number of historic sites, museums, art galleries, theaters, and festivals that enrich its cultural life.