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Butternut

Wisconsin · 407 residents · 1.58 sq mi
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Butternut has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,446. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $47,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

407
−1%since 1990
from 411 in 1990
1990 – 2025
258 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 260 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+13%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3553884214534861990201020202024Butternut
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,446
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,393 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,002
+114%since 1990
from $7,495 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
37.6% rent
1.6
−31%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
1
−92%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.8 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 Butternut, Wisconsin?

Butternut, Wisconsin has about 407 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Butternut, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Butternut, Wisconsin earns about $30,446 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Butternut, Wisconsin?

About 8.6% 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 7.0% of people in Butternut, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butternut, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Butternut, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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