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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Butterfield

Texas · 61 residents · 3.22 sq mi
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Butterfield is a city of 61 people in Texas. 100.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Since 2009 the city has more than doubled, up 30 people. Households here earn about 78% less than in Texas as a whole. 94% of homes are owner-occupied. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
+97%vs 2009
vs 31 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
29.8
US average: 35.2
Land area
3.22 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
0861712573432000201020202024Butterfield
202471
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 511.5%(7)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.6%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.8%(6)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(4)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 249.8%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3418%(11)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.1%(8)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.8%(9)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.6%(4)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.3%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$8,750
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$4,526
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
100.0%
+100.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$0
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
5.6% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(50)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
0.0%
−48.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 48.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married100%(19)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
15.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2013
from 19.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
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%
Medicare
74.6%
+39.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butterfield, Texas?

Butterfield, Texas has about 61 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butterfield, Texas?

The typical household in Butterfield, Texas earns about $8,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butterfield, Texas expensive?

In Butterfield, Texas, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

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 100.0% of people in Butterfield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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