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Butler

Missouri · 4,209 residents · 4.067 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,209
+3%since 1990
from 4,099 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,035 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,008 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
−4%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Butler
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,531
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,996 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,237
+59%since 1990
from $9,566 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
37.6% rent
2.2
+14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,934)
Black2.8%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score12.1%(494)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,011)
Black1.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score8.1%(339)
8
−33%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+8%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Missouri?

Butler, Missouri has about 4,209 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butler, Missouri?

The typical household in Butler, Missouri earns about $25,531 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Missouri?

About 12.7% 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 19.4% 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 110 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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