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Butler County

Kentucky · 12,371 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 $45,955. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
12,371
−5%since 2000
from 13,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,955
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,672
+55%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+8%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(11,370)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(592)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other1.3%(163)
Diversity Score15.4%(1,907)
Segregation Score47.8%(5,911)
Diversity Score
15
+260%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Kentucky?

Butler County, Kentucky has about 12,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Kentucky earns about $45,955 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 $92,000, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Kentucky?

About 14.0% 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 17.7% 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 1,126 residents, a change of about 10 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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