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Butler

Kentucky · 633 residents (2025 est.) · 0.19 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,341. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 10% 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 $158,200. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−16%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,711 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+70%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:633 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4014975926877831990201020202024Butler
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,341
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,712
+61%since 2000
from $14,751 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+18%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+83%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(603)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(494)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian1%(5)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score9.9%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+306%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% 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
15.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Kentucky?

Butler, Kentucky has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Kentucky?

The typical household in Butler, Kentucky earns about $45,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Kentucky expensive?

In Butler, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Kentucky?

About 35.7% of people in Butler, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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