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Butte

North Dakota · 69 residents (2025 est.) · 0.246 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 605%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−26%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+3%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:69 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4269971251521990201020202024Butte
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,253
+97%since 2000
from $15,826 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−19%since 2010
from 0.541 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information39.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food13%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+605%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
49.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(91)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(9)
Diversity Score28.7%(20)
Diversity Score
29
+968%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
36.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, North Dakota?

Butte, North Dakota has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Butte, North Dakota expensive?

In Butte, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $137,500.

How educated are people in Butte, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butte, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte, North Dakota?

About 22.1% of people in Butte, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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