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Butte

Alaska · 3,589 residents · 33.793 sq mi
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Butte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,375. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,589
+40%since 2000
from 2,561 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
106 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Butte
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,573 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,877
+59%since 2000
from $22,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,301
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,937)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(89)
Asian1.1%(41)
Other10.9%(391)
Diversity Score34%(1,222)
Diversity Score
34
+591%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, Alaska?

Butte, Alaska has about 3,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte, Alaska?

The typical household in Butte, Alaska earns about $84,375 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 $270,000, and the typical rent is about $1,301 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Alaska?

About 25.8% 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 1,597 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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