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Butler

Wisconsin · 1,787 residents · 0.782 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $169,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,787
−5%since 2000
from 1,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,285 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,932
+31%since 2000
from $22,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+25%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,817)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,439)
Black6.5%(117)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(79)
Asian3%(54)
Other0.8%(14)
Diversity Score34.7%(620)
Diversity Score
35
+765%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Wisconsin?

Butler, Wisconsin has about 1,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Butler, Wisconsin earns about $45,250 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 $169,500, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Wisconsin?

About 22.9% 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 9.8% 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 292 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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