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Butternut

Wisconsin · 375 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 $31,964. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−8%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3553884214534861990201020202024Butternut
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,964
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,030
+25%since 2000
from $16,002 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+59%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+344%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−32%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% 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
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butternut, Wisconsin?

Butternut, Wisconsin has about 375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butternut, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Butternut, Wisconsin earns about $31,964 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Butternut, Wisconsin?

About 8.1% 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 17.7% 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 36 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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