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Butterfield

Texas · 71 residents · 3.224 sq mi
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Butterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 66.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

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

Total population
71
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.9
+124%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0861712573432000201020202024Butterfield
202471
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $8,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
43.7%
−56.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.3%
+51.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.1%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.2%(16)
Diversity Score
22
−40%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 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
95.0%
+95.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
29.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
52.1%
+52.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.7%
+48.7 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
90.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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