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Butler

Pennsylvania · 13,757 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 $30,317. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,900. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,757
−9%since 2000
from 15,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,060 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 5,561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Butler
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,317
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,154 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,729
+14%since 2000
from $16,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(14,319)
Black2.2%(332)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(215)
Asian0.4%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(1,504)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(12,671)
Black2.6%(357)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(331)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other1.5%(207)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,310)
Diversity Score
17
+69%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Pennsylvania?

Butler, Pennsylvania has about 13,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Butler, Pennsylvania earns about $30,317 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 $84,900, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% 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 22.4% 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 1,957 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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