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Butler

Tennessee · 297 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,600. Population has declined 14% since 2021. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

297
−14%vs 2021
vs 346 in 2021
2020 – 2024
389 / sq mi
−14%vs 2021
vs 453 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.2
−23%vs 2021
vs 60.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
10517123630236820202024Butler
2024127
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $30,688 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$14,505
−18%vs 2021
vs $17,611 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−17.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
35.8%
−7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$95,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $109,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2021
$729
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $775 in 2021
US average: $1,124
75.8%
+21.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.1% in 2021
24.2% rent
3.2
−10%vs 2021
vs 3.6 in 2021
2020 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(278)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(23)
8
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+32%vs 2021
vs 23.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
72.5%
−16.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
5.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.9%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
4.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.7% in 2021
54.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
14.3%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Butler, Tennessee?

Butler, Tennessee has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Tennessee?

The typical household in Butler, Tennessee earns about $29,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Tennessee expensive?

In Butler, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Tennessee?

About 0.0% 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 35.8% 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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