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Butte

Alaska · 4,085 residents · 33.793 sq mi
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Butte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,042. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $374,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,085
+60%since 2000
from 2,561 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Butte
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,042
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,573 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,934
+91%since 2000
from $22,522 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−4%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,610
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+66%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,351)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(3,456)
Black0.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(133)
Asian1.2%(51)
Other10.1%(411)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,393)
Diversity Score
34
+592%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, Alaska?

Butte, Alaska has about 4,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte, Alaska?

The typical household in Butte, Alaska earns about $101,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte, Alaska expensive?

In Butte, Alaska, the median home is worth about $374,600, and the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Alaska?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Butte, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte, Alaska?

About 6.7% of people in Butte, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,093 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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