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Butler

Kentucky · 646 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,800. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
646
+5%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,400 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+26%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4014975926877831990201020202024Butler
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,169
+23%since 2000
from $14,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing14%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
62.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(607)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5%(32)
Diversity Score17.4%(112)
Diversity Score
17
+612%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Kentucky?

Butler, Kentucky has about 646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Kentucky?

The typical household in Butler, Kentucky earns about $39,500 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Kentucky?

About 7.6% 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 26.0% of people in Butler, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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