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Butte

Nebraska · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 0.47 sq mi
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Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $67,100. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
−25%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+27%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2543103664224781990201020202024Butte
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,355
+165%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+4%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score34.1%(93)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% 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
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, Nebraska?

Butte, Nebraska has about 273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte, Nebraska?

The typical household in Butte, Nebraska earns about $54,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte, Nebraska expensive?

In Butte, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Nebraska?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Butte, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte, Nebraska?

About 12.2% of people in Butte, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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