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Butterfield

Minnesota · 586 residents · 0.405 sq mi
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Butterfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
+4%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,447 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−12%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4605155706246791990201020202024Butterfield
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,904 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,898
+11%since 2000
from $15,177 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade60%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+16%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(85)
Asian7.3%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(263)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(383)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(150)
Asian7.3%(43)
Other3.1%(18)
Diversity Score65.3%(383)
Diversity Score
65
+40%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
41.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butterfield, Minnesota?

Butterfield, Minnesota has about 586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butterfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Butterfield, Minnesota earns about $43,750 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 $59,500, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Butterfield, Minnesota?

About 7.0% 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 9.7% 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 108 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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