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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Butler County

Missouri · 42,130 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 $42,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,400. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,130
+3%since 2000
from 40,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Butler County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,227
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,228 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,611
+44%since 2000
from $15,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(37,435)
Black5.2%(2,105)
Hispanic / Latino1%(412)
Asian0.4%(176)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(6,479)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(35,745)
Black5.8%(2,463)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(901)
Asian0.7%(304)
Other3.6%(1,522)
Diversity Score29%(12,216)
Segregation Score34.9%(14,698)
Diversity Score
29
+83%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$94,600−19%
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Home value$119,600+3%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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Income$47,226+12%
Home value$107,400−8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Missouri?

Butler County, Missouri has about 42,130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Missouri earns about $42,227 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 $116,400, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Missouri?

About 13.0% 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 21.9% 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 3,365 residents, a change of about 9 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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