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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler County

Nebraska · 8,767 residents · 584.789 sq mi
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Butler County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,331. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,767
+2%since 1990
from 8,601 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+5%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Butler County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,331
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,267 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,394
+41%since 1990
from $11,662 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+41%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(8,539)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(23)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score2.4%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(8,556)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(145)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score4.6%(400)
Diversity Score
5
+87%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−45%since 1990
from 31.3 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

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Home value$189,900+190%
Population5,270−38%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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Income$82,530+127%
Home value$144,700+121%
Population10,934+29%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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Income$82,444+127%
Home value$241,300+269%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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Income$94,066+159%
Home value$271,700+315%
Population23,702+179%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Nebraska?

Butler County, Nebraska has about 8,767 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Nebraska earns about $36,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Nebraska expensive?

In Butler County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $65,400, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Nebraska?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Butler County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Nebraska?

About 8.2% of people in Butler County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9676Census Tract 9677Census Tract 9678
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 68632ZIP 68624ZIP 68658ZIP 68626ZIP 68669ZIP 68635ZIP 68036ZIP 68014ZIP 68667ZIP 68001
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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