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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Butte

Alaska · 2,561 residents · 33.793 sq mi
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Butte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,573. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $124,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,561
+29%since 1990
from 1,992 in 1990
1990 – 2024
76 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Butte
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,573
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,471 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,522
+35%since 1990
from $16,741 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
17.9% rent
2.2
+26%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,897)
Black2.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0.8%(15)
Diversity Score14%(278)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,351)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.9%(126)
5
−65%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 31.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, Alaska?

Butte, Alaska has about 2,561 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butte, Alaska?

The typical household in Butte, Alaska earns about $55,573 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 $124,000, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Alaska?

About 14.9% 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 9.8% 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 569 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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