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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler County

Missouri · 40,867 residents · 694.756 sq mi
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Butler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,228. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% 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 $58,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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
40,867
+5%since 1990
from 38,765 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 56 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Butler County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,228
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,285 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,721
+75%since 1990
from $9,000 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$354
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(36,503)
Black5.1%(1,971)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(192)
Asian0.4%(145)
Diversity Score14.9%(5,786)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(37,435)
Black5.2%(2,105)
Hispanic / Latino1%(412)
Asian0.4%(176)
Diversity Score15.9%(6,479)
Diversity Score
16
+6%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.7 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
Clay County
Income$51,481+89%
Home value$94,600+63%
Population14,052−66%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Ripley County
Income$42,037+54%
Home value$119,600+106%
Population10,717−74%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Stoddard County
Income$57,957+113%
Home value$143,300+147%
Population28,284−33%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Wayne County
Income$47,226+73%
Home value$107,400+85%
Population10,782−74%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Missouri?

Butler County, Missouri has about 40,867 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Missouri earns about $27,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Missouri expensive?

In Butler County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Butler County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Missouri?

About 18.6% of people in Butler County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,102 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9509Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9501.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 63901ZIP 63961ZIP 63940ZIP 63954ZIP 63945ZIP 63932ZIP 63962
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