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Butler

Ohio · 941 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
941
+2%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6958761K1K1K1990201020202024Butler
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,494
+17%since 2000
from $18,380 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(910)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(894)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.1%(38)
Diversity Score13%(122)
Diversity Score
13
+501%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Ohio?

Butler, Ohio has about 941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Ohio?

The typical household in Butler, Ohio earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Ohio expensive?

In Butler, Ohio, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Ohio?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Ohio?

About 10.4% of people in Butler, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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