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Butler

Illinois · 164 residents · 0.596 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,091. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−17%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071732403063721990201020202024Butler
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,091
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,052
+54%since 2000
from $11,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing16.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+38%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+223%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Illinois?

Butler, Illinois has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Illinois?

The typical household in Butler, Illinois earns about $44,091 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 $64,500.

How educated are people in Butler, Illinois?

About 14.2% 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 11.2% 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 7 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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