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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Butler

New Jersey · 7,392 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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Butler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $179,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,392
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,634 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Butler
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,420
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,455 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,806
−31%vs 2000
vs $27,113 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$179,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $188,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$704
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $796 in 2000
US average: $450
69.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
30.9% rent
3.6
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,792)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(379)
Asian1.8%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(1,327)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(7,250)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(206)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other0.4%(32)
Diversity Score11.1%(819)
11
−38%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Butler, New Jersey?

Butler, New Jersey has about 7,392 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Butler, New Jersey?

The typical household in Butler, New Jersey earns about $50,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, New Jersey expensive?

In Butler, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $179,300, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, New Jersey?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, New Jersey?

About 2.5% of people in Butler, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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