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Butler

New Jersey · 7,539 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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Butler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,539
+2%since 2000
from 7,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,706 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Butler
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,614
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,678
+35%since 2000
from $27,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(6,266)
Black1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(860)
Asian3%(228)
Other1.6%(117)
Diversity Score37.1%(2,798)
Diversity Score
37
+108%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, New Jersey?

Butler, New Jersey has about 7,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butler, New Jersey earns about $78,614 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 $369,900, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, New Jersey?

About 31.9% 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 3.4% 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 147 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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