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Illinois · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.596 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,927. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−2%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
326 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+2%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1071732403063721990201020202024Butler
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,927
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,364 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,806
+124%since 2000
from $11,081 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−34%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing20.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+51%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(196)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(15)
Diversity Score17.8%(35)
Diversity Score
18
+1313%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
7.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Illinois?

Butler, Illinois has about 194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Illinois?

The typical household in Butler, Illinois earns about $51,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Illinois expensive?

In Butler, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,200.

How educated are people in Butler, Illinois?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in Butler, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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