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Butterfield

Minnesota · 564 residents · 0.405 sq mi
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Butterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,904. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $35,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

564
+18%since 1990
from 478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,393 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,180 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
−1%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4605155706246791990201020202024Butterfield
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,904
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,177
+63%since 1990
from $9,304 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
82.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
17.2% rent
1.2
+31%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(23)
Asian2.3%(11)
Diversity Score25.8%(123)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(85)
Asian7.3%(41)
Diversity Score46.6%(263)
47
+80%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−47%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butterfield, Minnesota?

Butterfield, Minnesota has about 564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butterfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Butterfield, Minnesota earns about $29,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butterfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Butterfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $35,100, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Butterfield, Minnesota?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Butterfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butterfield, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of people in Butterfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butterfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Butterfield, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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