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Butler

Missouri · 4,317 residents (2025 est.) · 4.067 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,151. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $145,400. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,668
+11%since 2000
from 4,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,317 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Butler
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,151
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,059
+58%since 2000
from $15,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+12%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+57%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,011)
Black1.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,972)
Black6.6%(310)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(179)
Asian1%(49)
Other3.4%(158)
Diversity Score33.6%(1,569)
Diversity Score
34
+317%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Missouri?

Butler, Missouri has about 4,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Missouri?

The typical household in Butler, Missouri earns about $42,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Missouri expensive?

In Butler, Missouri, the median home is worth about $145,400, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Missouri?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Missouri?

About 24.7% of people in Butler, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 569 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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