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Butterfield

Texas · 114 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 $17,017. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,600. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
+87%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
+4%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
0861712573432000201020202024Butterfield
202471
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,017
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $8,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,980
+76%since 2000
from $4,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
55.1%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade54.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2021
Owner-occupied
18.8%
−75.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+19%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(19)
Diversity Score
16
−56%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+69.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+138%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
40.2%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butterfield, Texas?

Butterfield, Texas has about 114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butterfield, Texas?

The typical household in Butterfield, Texas earns about $17,017 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 $63,600.

How educated are people in Butterfield, Texas?

About 16.0% 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 55.1% 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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