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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler

New Jersey · 7,420 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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Butler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,455. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $188,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,420
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,392 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,648 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,634 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+10%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Butler
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,455
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,113
+44%since 1990
from $18,806 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$796
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $704 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
33.6% rent
3.3
−8%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(7,250)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(206)
Asian1.2%(90)
Diversity Score11.1%(819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,792)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(379)
Asian1.8%(137)
Diversity Score17.9%(1,327)
18
+61%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−34%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, New Jersey?

Butler, New Jersey has about 7,420 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butler, New Jersey earns about $57,455 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 $188,200, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, New Jersey?

About 24.1% 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 5.0% of people in Butler, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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