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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler County

Kentucky · 13,010 residents · 426.112 sq mi
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Butler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,405. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 6% 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 $54,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

Total population
13,010
+16%since 1990
from 11,245 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,405
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,514 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,617
+80%since 1990
from $8,108 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(11,169)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(16)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score2%(228)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(12,684)
Black0.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1%(135)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score4.3%(557)
Diversity Score
4
+111%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.7%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Butler County to nearby counties

BUTLER COUNTY VS
Warren County
Income$65,794+124%
Home value$258,000+374%
Population149,375+1093%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Ohio County
Income$57,798+97%
Home value$121,400+123%
Population23,934+91%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Muhlenberg County
Income$51,927+77%
Home value$127,400+134%
Population30,634+145%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Grayson County
Income$50,757+73%
Home value$164,600+203%
Population27,406+119%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Kentucky?

Butler County, Kentucky has about 13,010 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Kentucky earns about $29,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Kentucky expensive?

In Butler County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Kentucky?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Butler County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Kentucky?

About 16.0% of people in Butler County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,765 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9301Census Tract 9303.02Census Tract 9302Census Tract 9304Census Tract 9303.01Census Tract 9305
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 42261ZIP 42275ZIP 42273ZIP 42252
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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