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Butler

Indiana · 2,635 residents · 2.03 sq mi
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Butler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,543. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,635
−3%since 2000
from 2,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,298 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+14%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Butler
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,543
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,120
+47%since 2000
from $15,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade48%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,632)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(61)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,433)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(110)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.8%(48)
Diversity Score15.9%(419)
Diversity Score
16
+158%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Indiana?

Butler, Indiana has about 2,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Indiana?

The typical household in Butler, Indiana earns about $57,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Indiana expensive?

In Butler, Indiana, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Indiana?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Indiana?

About 22.6% of people in Butler, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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