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Butler

Pennsylvania · 13,502 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 $32,746. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $91,900. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,502
−11%since 2000
from 15,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,966 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 5,561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,746
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,127
+34%since 2000
from $16,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
60.5% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(11,636)
Black3.3%(447)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(459)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other5.3%(720)
Diversity Score29.2%(3,937)
Diversity Score
29
+193%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Pennsylvania?

Butler, Pennsylvania has about 13,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Butler, Pennsylvania earns about $32,746 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Pennsylvania?

About 22.7% 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 24.2% 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 2,212 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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