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Butler County

Kentucky · 12,690 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 $33,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,690
−2%since 2000
from 13,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,703
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,405 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,236
+18%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(12,684)
Black0.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1%(135)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(557)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(12,182)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(322)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other2%(253)
Diversity Score12%(1,529)
Diversity Score
12
+181%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Kentucky?

Butler County, Kentucky has about 12,690 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Kentucky earns about $33,703 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 $77,700, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Kentucky?

About 7.8% 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 19.1% 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 1,445 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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