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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler

Wisconsin · 1,881 residents · 0.782 sq mi
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Butler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,800. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,881
−10%since 1990
from 2,079 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,405 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 2,659 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+14%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,333
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,167
+47%since 1990
from $15,032 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$590
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $483 in 1990
US average: $602
49.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 47.4% in 1990
50.3% rent
3.0
+30%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,070)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,817)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score4%(76)
4
+61%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Wisconsin?

Butler, Wisconsin has about 1,881 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butler, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Butler, Wisconsin earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Wisconsin expensive?

In Butler, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Wisconsin?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Wisconsin?

About 2.4% of people in Butler, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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