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Butler County

Kansas · 67,380 residents · 1,429.716 sq mi
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Butler County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
67,380
+13%since 2000
from 59,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K54K59K65K70K1990201020202024Butler County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,405
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,474 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,689
+52%since 2000
from $20,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(55,655)
Black1.4%(810)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,336)
Asian0.4%(236)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(5,923)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(56,846)
Black2.1%(1,398)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(3,578)
Asian1.5%(996)
Other3.4%(2,274)
Diversity Score29%(19,571)
Segregation Score29.9%(20,130)
Diversity Score
29
+192%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Kansas?

Butler County, Kansas has about 67,380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler County, Kansas?

The typical household in Butler County, Kansas earns about $66,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Kansas expensive?

In Butler County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $150,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Kansas?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Butler County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Kansas?

About 9.5% of people in Butler County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,800 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 205Census Tract 202.07Census Tract 209.01Census Tract 202.06Census Tract 206.01Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 207Census Tract 209.02Census Tract 202.05Census Tract 209.03Census Tract 203Census Tract 202.08Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 202.04Census Tract 208Census Tract 202.10Census Tract 204Census Tract 202.09Census Tract 201.01
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 67002ZIP 67042ZIP 67010ZIP 67133ZIP 67039ZIP 67144ZIP 67017ZIP 67074ZIP 67154ZIP 67123ZIP 66842ZIP 66840ZIP 67132ZIP 67041ZIP 67072ZIP 67012
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