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Butler

South Dakota · 4 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 76% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 65% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

4
−76%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
−76%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
65.0
+43%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
071320261990201020202024Butler
20242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
$14,638
+75%since 2000
from $8,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical42.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
53.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
38.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Butler, South Dakota?

Butler, South Dakota has about 4 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, South Dakota?

The typical household in Butler, South Dakota earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 13 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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

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