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Butte

North Dakota · 70 residents · 0.246 sq mi
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Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 600%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−24%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+26%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4269971251521990201020202024Butte
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,966
+70%since 2000
from $15,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+600%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+403%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(7)
Diversity Score24.5%(17)
Diversity Score
25
+812%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−59%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, North Dakota?

Butte, North Dakota has about 70 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte, North Dakota?

The typical household in Butte, North Dakota earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte, North Dakota expensive?

In Butte, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, North Dakota?

About 6.8% 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 13.6% 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 65 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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