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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Butte

Alaska · 1,992 residents · 33.793 sq mi
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Butte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,471. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 569 residents. Median home value is $73,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,992
−22%vs 2000
vs 2,561 in 2000
1990 – 2024
59 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,471
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,573 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,741
−26%vs 2000
vs $22,522 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $124,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$525
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $686 in 2000
US average: $450
85.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
1.8
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,897)
Black2.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score14%(278)
14
+184%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.3%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Butte, Alaska?

Butte, Alaska has about 1,992 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Butte, Alaska?

The typical household in Butte, Alaska earns about $41,471 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 $73,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Alaska?

About 15.6% 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 7.7% of people in Butte, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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