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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler County

Ohio · 332,807 residents · 466.516 sq mi
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The short version

Butler County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,885. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $119,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% 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
332,807
+14%since 1990
from 291,479 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 625 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+8%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
281K312K342K373K403K1990201020202024Butler County
2024393K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,885
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,440 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,076
+58%since 1990
from $13,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(275,281)
Black4.4%(12,947)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1,460)
Asian0.8%(2,388)
Diversity Score14.4%(41,853)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(301,078)
Black5.2%(17,398)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4,771)
Asian1.5%(5,120)
Diversity Score19.5%(64,915)
Diversity Score
20
+36%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.7 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
Hamilton County
Income$72,470+51%
Home value$241,900+103%
Population838,418+110%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Preble County
Income$69,223+45%
Home value$180,900+52%
Population40,664−90%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Warren County
Income$110,132+130%
Home value$349,400+193%
Population257,181−36%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
Union County
Income$76,424+60%
Home value$173,500+46%
Population6,863−98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Ohio?

Butler County, Ohio has about 332,807 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Ohio earns about $47,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Ohio expensive?

In Butler County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Ohio?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Butler County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Ohio?

About 8.7% of people in Butler County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41,328 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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