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Butternut

Wisconsin · 364 residents (2025 est.) · 1.58 sq mi
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Butternut has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
+14%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+21%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:364 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3553884214534861990201020202024Butternut
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,339
+127%since 2000
from $16,002 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+13%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(33)
Diversity Score19.9%(93)
Diversity Score
20
+3096%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butternut, Wisconsin?

Butternut, Wisconsin has about 465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butternut, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Butternut, Wisconsin earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butternut, Wisconsin expensive?

In Butternut, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Butternut, Wisconsin?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Butternut, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butternut, Wisconsin?

About 27.9% of people in Butternut, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butternut, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Butternut, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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