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Butte

Nebraska · 326 residents · 0.47 sq mi
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Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,063. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $22,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−11%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+6%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2543103664224781990201020202024Butte
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,063
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,382
+34%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−51.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−21%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian2.5%(8)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score10.2%(33)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.1% 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
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, Nebraska?

Butte, Nebraska has about 326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte, Nebraska?

The typical household in Butte, Nebraska earns about $27,063 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 $22,700, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Nebraska?

About 25.9% 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 6.3% 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 133 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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