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Butters

North Carolina · 294 residents · 1.477 sq mi
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Butters has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,818. 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 is $9,999. Households here earn about 63% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+13%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
321232153063982000201020202024Butters
202462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,818
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$12,554
−25%since 2000
from $16,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance31.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical31.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services28.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration28.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−53.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
68.0%
+45.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−53%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(242)
Black4.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(274)
Black4.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(47)
Diversity Score
16
−2%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
Female
76.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butters, North Carolina?

Butters, North Carolina has about 294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butters, North Carolina?

The typical household in Butters, North Carolina earns about $16,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butters, North Carolina expensive?

In Butters, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Butters, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Butters, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butters, North Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Butters, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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