COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butler County

Pennsylvania · 174,083 residents · 789.482 sq mi

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Butler County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $105,300.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.6

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 27%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

174,083

+15%since 1990

from 152,013 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

221 / sq mi

+15%since 1990

from 193 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.6

+11%since 1990

from 34.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024197K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$42,308

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $29,358 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,794

+63%since 1990

from $12,747 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.1%

−0.6 ptssince 1990

from 9.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$105,300

+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $62,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$487

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $352 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.9%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 76.8% in 1990

22.1% rent

Afford Score

2.5

+16%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.8%(150,250)

Black0.5%(772)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(596)

Asian0.4%(636)

Diversity Score3.8%(5,817)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.4%(169,634)

Black0.8%(1,343)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1,016)

Asian0.6%(973)

Diversity Score4.8%(8,276)

Diversity Score

+24%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.5%

+7.9 ptssince 1990

from 15.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.8%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 78.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.4%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 5.0% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.9 min

−14%since 1990

from 20.9 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Pennsylvania?

Butler County, Pennsylvania has about 174,083 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butler County, Pennsylvania earns about $42,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Butler County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Pennsylvania?

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

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% of people in Butler County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,070 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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