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Butte

Nebraska · 286 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 $46,875. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,400. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−22%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+15%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2543103664224781990201020202024Butte
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,901
+114%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(7)
Diversity Score13.2%(38)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−18%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte, Nebraska?

Butte, Nebraska has about 286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte, Nebraska?

The typical household in Butte, Nebraska earns about $46,875 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Butte, Nebraska?

About 27.4% 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 9.1% 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 173 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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