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Butler

South Dakota · 4 residents (2025 est.) · 0.291 sq mi
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Population has fallen 88% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2
−88%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−88%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281

PEP 2025 EST:4 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
071320261990201020202024Butler
20242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
Female
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2016
from 60.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2016
from 40.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, South Dakota?

Butler, South Dakota has about 2 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Butler, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Butler, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -88 percent over that period.

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