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Butterfield

Texas · 71 residents · 3.22 sq mi
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With 71 people, Butterfield is a city in Texas. The median age is 66.9, about 28 years above the US median. That trails the Texas median by roughly 97%. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 43.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

71
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
22 / sq mi
+129%since 2009
from 10 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
66.9
+124%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.22 sq mi
Population, 20002024
0861712573432000201020202024Butterfield
202471
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.5%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7450.7%(36)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.9%(17)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
−84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $8,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$13,813
+205%since 2000
from $4,526 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
43.7%
−56.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.618
+123%since 2010
from 0.277 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.82 people
−53%since 2010
from 3.89 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
51.3%
+51.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.1%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
22
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican90.1%(64)
Ancestry
Irish5.6%(4)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+95.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
47.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

70.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
29.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
52.1%
+52.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2013
from 19.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.7%
+48.7 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
90.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22%(11)
Married38%(19)
Widowed40%(20)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2013
from 19.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
9.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
74.6%
+39.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
28.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
9.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
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

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How many people live in Butterfield, Texas?

Butterfield, Texas has about 71 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butterfield, Texas?

The typical household in Butterfield, Texas earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Butterfield, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Butterfield, Texas?

About 43.7% of people in Butterfield, Texas 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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