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Butler

Tennessee · 127 residents · 0.76 sq mi
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Butler is a city of 127 people in Tennessee. The median age is 59.3, about 20 years above the US median. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 87% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 69% were in the same home a year ago. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

127
−15%since 2023
from 150 in 2023
2020 – 2024
166 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 197 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.3
−5%since 2023
from 62.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.76 sq mi
Population, 20202024
10517123630236820202024Butler
2024127
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(9)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5426.8%(34)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.4%(3)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8440.9%(52)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$64,188
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,788 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$27,989
Unchangedsince 2023
from $27,874 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.312
−14%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade60.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

87.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
12.8% rent
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.70 people
+17%since 2023
from 2.31 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+57.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American22%(28)
English4.7%(6)
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
36.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
60.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
17.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
46.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
20.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
42.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
83.0%
US average: 95.5%
68.5%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married35.3%(24)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced64.7%(44)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(9)
Married63.3%(31)
Widowed18.4%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
50.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.3%
US average: 13.8%
43.3%
US average: 18.4%
12.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
31.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
50.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era83.3%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 24 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Butler, Tennessee?

Butler, Tennessee has about 127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Tennessee?

The typical household in Butler, Tennessee earns about $64,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Butler, Tennessee?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Tennessee?

About 4.7% of people in Butler, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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