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Butler

Pennsylvania · 15,121 residents · 2.719 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,154. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,121
−4%since 1990
from 15,714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,561 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 5,779 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+3%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,154
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,391 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,457
+62%since 1990
from $10,162 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.1%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
54.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(15,311)
Black1.3%(202)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(75)
Asian0.5%(78)
Diversity Score7.4%(1,166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(14,319)
Black2.2%(332)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(215)
Asian0.4%(65)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,504)
Diversity Score
10
+34%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Pennsylvania?

Butler, Pennsylvania has about 15,121 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Butler, Pennsylvania earns about $25,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Butler, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Pennsylvania?

About 19.1% of people in Butler, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 593 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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