CensusEasy
CITY

Butterfield

Missouri · 420 residents (2025 est.) · 0.463 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Butterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% 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 $98,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370
−7%since 2000
from 397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+28%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:420 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2333344355366371990201020202024Butterfield
2024370
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,706 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,670
+192%since 2000
from $9,460 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+43%since 2010
from 0.291 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
RELATED:See current rent listings in Butterfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(306)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(65)
Asian8.1%(30)
Other3.8%(14)
Diversity Score57.9%(214)
Diversity Score
58
+35%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+101%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.2%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+39.4 ptssince 2017
from 45.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2016
from 67.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2016
from 31.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Butterfield

Hastings
Pop 432
Ila
Pop 376
Sopchoppy
Pop 487
Everglades
Pop 399
Places similar to Butterfield
Head to head

Compare Butterfield to nearby cities

BUTTERFIELD VS
Monett
Income$49,390−9%
Home value$167,700+71%
Population10,248+2340%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BUTTERFIELD VS
Pea Ridge
Income$95,521+76%
Home value$297,500+203%
Population11,233+2575%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BUTTERFIELD VS
Bella Vista
Income$88,055+62%
Home value$296,700+202%
Population34,518+8119%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BUTTERFIELD VS
Neosho
Income$57,891+6%
Home value$163,400+66%
Population14,078+3252%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Butterfield, Missouri?

Butterfield, Missouri has about 370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butterfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Butterfield, Missouri earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butterfield, Missouri expensive?

In Butterfield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Butterfield, Missouri?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butterfield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butterfield, Missouri?

About 13.5% of people in Butterfield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butterfield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Butterfield, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Butterfield with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Butterfield, Missouri: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy