Butler County, NE Map & Demographics
Butler County Overview
$39,639
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,690
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,373
TOTAL POPULATION
4,192
MALE POPULATION
4,181
FEMALE POPULATION
100.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.74
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
4,504
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Butler County Area Codes
Income in Butler County
Income Overview in Butler County
Per Capita Income in Butler County is $39,639, while median incomes of families and households are $98,250 and $75,690 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,373 | $39,639 |
| Median Family Income | 2,259 | $98,250 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,259 | $119,002 |
| Median Household Income | 3,508 | $75,690 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,508 | $93,344 |
| Income Deficit | 2,259 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,373 | 38.27% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,373 | 61.73¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,373 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Butler County
Average Earnings in Butler County are $44,889, $55,316 for men and $34,146 for women, a difference of 38.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,614 (54.6%) | $55,316 |
| Female | 2,172 (45.4%) | $34,146 |
| Total | 4,786 (100.0%) | $44,889 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Butler County
The most common earnings brackets in Butler County are $100,000+ for men (366 | 14.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (232 | 10.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 126 (4.8%) | 148 (6.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 56 (2.1%) | 127 (5.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 41 (1.6%) | 111 (5.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 100 (3.8%) | 56 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 17 (0.6%) | 72 (3.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 48 (1.8%) | 33 (1.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 7 (0.3%) | 56 (2.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 23 (0.9%) | 49 (2.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 14 (0.5%) | 38 (1.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 102 (3.9%) | 117 (5.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 73 (2.8%) | 102 (4.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 96 (3.7%) | 232 (10.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 98 (3.7%) | 108 (5.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 166 (6.4%) | 183 (8.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 180 (6.9%) | 115 (5.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 150 (5.7%) | 138 (6.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 360 (13.8%) | 179 (8.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 239 (9.1%) | 110 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 352 (13.5%) | 106 (4.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 366 (14.0%) | 92 (4.2%) |
| Total | 2,614 (100.0%) | 2,172 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Butler County
Average earnings in Butler County are $59,667 for men and $37,569 for women, a difference of 37.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,518, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $50,625. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,083, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,917.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $50,625 | $24,917 |
| High School Diploma | $53,813 | $30,735 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $67,000 | $34,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,552 | $50,556 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,518 | $67,083 |
| Total | $59,667 | $37,569 |
Family Income in Butler County
Family Income Brackets in Butler County
According to the Butler County family income data, there are 619 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 77 | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11 | 0.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 79 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 97 | 4.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 178 | 7.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 321 | 14.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 404 | 17.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 619 | 27.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 296 | 13.1% |
| $200,000+ | 176 | 7.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Butler County
3-person families (434 | 19.2%) account for the highest median family income in Butler County with $126,346 per family, while 3-person families (434 | 19.2%) have the highest median income of $42,115 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,291 (57.2%) | $81,308 |
| 3-Person Families | 434 (19.2%) | $126,346 |
| 4-Person Families | 215 (9.5%) | $88,950 |
| 5-Person Families | 167 (7.4%) | $118,375 |
| 6-Person Families | 100 (4.4%) | $94,205 |
| 7+ Person Families | 52 (2.3%) | $100,795 |
| Total | 2,259 (100.0%) | $98,250 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Butler County
The median family income in Butler County is $98,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (231) having the highest median family income of $143,510, while families with no earners (281) have the lowest median family income of $36,518, accounting for 10.2% and 12.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 281 (12.4%) | $36,518 |
| 1 Earner | 576 (25.5%) | $64,286 |
| 2 Earners | 1,171 (51.8%) | $112,604 |
| 3+ Earners | 231 (10.2%) | $143,510 |
| Total | 2,259 (100.0%) | $98,250 |
Household Income in Butler County
Household Income Brackets in Butler County
With 747 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Butler County, accounting for 21.3% of all households. In contrast, only 74 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 242 | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 74 | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 302 | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 225 | 6.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 403 | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 502 | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 523 | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 747 | 21.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 316 | 9.0% |
| $200,000+ | 175 | 5.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Butler County
The median household income in Butler County is $75,690, with the highest median household income of $93,286 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,012 households (28.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,840, with 150 households (4.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 150 (4.3%) | $41,840 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,012 (28.8%) | $93,286 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,254 (35.7%) | $91,284 |
| 65+ Years | 1,092 (31.1%) | $45,769 |
| Total | 3,508 (100.0%) | $75,690 |
Poverty in Butler County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Butler County
With 7.5% poverty level for males and 8.3% for females among the residents of Butler County, 5 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (30.6%) and 88 females (14.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 27 (11.4%) | 13 (5.5%) |
| 5 Years | 11 (30.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 13 (4.6%) | 27 (7.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19 (9.7%) | 10 (6.2%) |
| 15 Years | 3 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 85 (26.2%) | 28 (9.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 45 (10.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 23 (4.1%) | 19 (4.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 23 (4.7%) | 40 (9.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 32 (5.0%) | 88 (14.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (8.0%) | 45 (9.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (10.6%) | 23 (5.9%) |
| Total | 309 (7.5%) | 338 (8.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Butler County
According to the poverty statistics in Butler County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 209 (88.6%) | 223 (94.5%) |
| 5 Years | 25 (69.4%) | 52 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 272 (95.4%) | 319 (92.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 177 (90.3%) | 150 (93.8%) |
| 15 Years | 61 (95.3%) | 48 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 123 (100.0%) | 153 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 240 (73.9%) | 264 (90.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 400 (98.8%) | 379 (89.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 539 (95.9%) | 445 (95.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 463 (95.3%) | 401 (90.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 607 (95.0%) | 531 (85.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 438 (92.0%) | 416 (90.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 252 (89.4%) | 368 (94.1%) |
| Total | 3,806 (92.5%) | 3,749 (91.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Butler County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Butler County show that 3.4% or 66 of the total 1,941 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.9%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,112 (95.1%) | 57 (4.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 494 (98.2%) | 9 (1.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 220 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,875 (96.6%) | 66 (3.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Butler County
According to the poverty data in Butler County, 5.0% or 6 single-father households and 31.0% or 61 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (8.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (85.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (8.0%) | 43 (36.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (85.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (5.0%) | 61 (31.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Butler County
The poverty data for Butler County shows that 66 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 67 of the single-parent households (21.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (4.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (73.9%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 57 (4.9%) | 1 (1.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 9 (1.8%) | 49 (25.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (73.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 66 (3.4%) | 67 (21.1%) |
Race in Butler County
The most populous races in Butler County are White / Caucasian (7,741 | 92.4%), Hispanic or Latino (410 | 4.9%), and Two or more Races (289 | 3.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 10 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 410 | 4.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 63 | 0.7% |
| White / Caucasian | 7,741 | 92.4% |
| Two or more Races | 289 | 3.5% |
| Some other Race | 264 | 3.2% |
| Total | 8,373 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Butler County
The most populous ancestries reported in Butler County are German (2,563 | 30.6%), Czech (2,056 | 24.6%), English (677 | 8.1%), Irish (543 | 6.5%), and Swedish (416 | 5.0%), together accounting for 74.7% of all Butler County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 368 | 4.4% |
| Austrian | 40 | 0.5% |
| Belgian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 36 | 0.4% |
| British | 39 | 0.5% |
| Central American | 44 | 0.5% |
| Central American Indian | 23 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 15 | 0.2% |
| Croatian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 2,056 | 24.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 70 | 0.8% |
| Danish | 134 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 202 | 2.4% |
| Eastern European | 16 | 0.2% |
| English | 677 | 8.1% |
| European | 48 | 0.6% |
| Finnish | 2 | 0.0% |
| French | 56 | 0.7% |
| French American Indian | 11 | 0.1% |
| German | 2,563 | 30.6% |
| German Russian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 16 | 0.2% |
| Guatemalan | 34 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 543 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 59 | 0.7% |
| Korean | 63 | 0.7% |
| Luxembourger | 11 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 210 | 2.5% |
| Mexican American Indian | 32 | 0.4% |
| Northern European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 105 | 1.3% |
| Pennsylvania German | 6 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 279 | 3.3% |
| Portuguese | 53 | 0.6% |
| Potawatomi | 11 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Salvadoran | 10 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 57 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 49 | 0.6% |
| Sioux | 12 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 38 | 0.4% |
| Spaniard | 4 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 416 | 5.0% |
| Swiss | 3 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 13 | 0.2% | View All 49 Rows |
Immigrants in Butler County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Butler County came from Central America (179 | 2.1%), Latin America (179 | 2.1%), Mexico (169 | 2.0%), Guatemala (8 | 0.1%), and Asia (6 | 0.1%), together accounting for 6.5% of all Butler County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 6 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 179 | 2.1% |
| Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 8 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 2 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 179 | 2.1% |
| Mexico | 169 | 2.0% |
| Northern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| Norway | 2 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 6 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.1% | View All 11 Rows |
Sex and Age in Butler County
Sex and Age in Butler County
The most populous age groups in Butler County are 40 to 44 Years (346 | 8.3%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (320 | 7.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 236 (5.6%) | 236 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 261 (6.2%) | 320 (7.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 265 (6.3%) | 261 (6.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 288 (6.9%) | 264 (6.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 228 (5.4%) | 229 (5.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 193 (4.6%) | 184 (4.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 216 (5.1%) | 240 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 228 (5.4%) | 217 (5.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 346 (8.3%) | 247 (5.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 236 (5.6%) | 216 (5.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 255 (6.1%) | 226 (5.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 304 (7.2%) | 310 (7.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 338 (8.1%) | 310 (7.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 253 (6.0%) | 283 (6.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 239 (5.7%) | 183 (4.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 144 (3.4%) | 184 (4.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 60 (1.4%) | 110 (2.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 102 (2.4%) | 161 (3.8%) |
| Total | 4,192 (100.0%) | 4,181 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Butler County
Median Family Size in Butler County
The median family size in Butler County is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,941 | 85.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (121 | 5.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.37 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,941 (85.9%) | 3.03 |
| Single Male/Father | 121 (5.4%) | 2.37 |
| Single Female/Mother | 197 (8.7%) | 2.49 |
| Total Families | 2,259 (100.0%) | 2.95 |
Median Household Size in Butler County
The median household size in Butler County is 2.34 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,941 | 55.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.03 persons per household. non-family households (1,249 | 35.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,941 (55.3%) | 3.03 |
| Single Male/Father | 121 (3.5%) | 2.40 |
| Single Female/Mother | 197 (5.6%) | 2.89 |
| Non-family | 1,249 (35.6%) | 1.19 |
| Total Households | 3,508 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Butler County
Out of a total of 3,508 households in Butler County, 2,259 (64.4%) are family households, while 1,249 (35.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,236, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,057.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,057 (30.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,236 (35.2%) | 170 (4.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 473 (13.5%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 226 (6.4%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 172 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 100 (2.9%) | 4 (0.1%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 52 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,259 (64.4%) | 1,249 (35.6%) |
Female Fertility in Butler County
Fertility by Age in Butler County
Average fertility rate in Butler County is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 188.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.5% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 123 (92.5%) | 188.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 10 (7.5%) | 14.0 |
| Total | 133 (100.0%) | 82.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Butler County
88.0% of women with births (133) in Butler County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 13.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 107 (87.0%) | 16 (13.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 117 (88.0%) | 16 (12.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Butler County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 15 (11.3%) | 54.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 35 (26.3%) | 63.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 68 (51.1%) | 172.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (11.3%) | 150.0 |
| Total | 133 (100.0%) | 82.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Butler County
12.0% of women with births in Butler County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 42.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 14 (93.3%) | 1 (6.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 20 (57.1%) | 15 (42.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 117 (88.0%) | 16 (12.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Butler County
Employment by Class of Employer in Butler County
Among the 4,408 employed individuals in Butler County, private company employees (2,515 | 57.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (501 | 11.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (373 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,515 | 57.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 347 | 7.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 501 | 11.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 373 | 8.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 353 | 8.0% |
| State Government Employees | 215 | 4.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 91 | 2.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 13 | 0.3% |
| Total | 4,408 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Butler County
According to the labor force statistics for Butler County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,682), 67.4% or 4,504 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 32 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.4% or 426 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.5% or 15 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 225 (51.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 401 (87.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 340 (90.2%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 426 (93.4%) | 15 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 818 (78.8%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 752 (80.6%) | 8 (1.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 535 (87.1%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 529 (81.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 401 (41.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 74 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,504 (67.4%) | 32 (0.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Butler County
According to labor force statistics for Butler County, 83.6% of individuals (3,399) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,066) are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.7% or 1,242 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.6% or 3 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 191 (63.7%) | 5 (1.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,015 (81.3%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,242 (88.7%) | 18 (1.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 953 (85.2%) | 9 (0.8%) |
| Total | 3,399 (83.6%) | 37 (0.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Butler County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Butler County are Management (517 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (448 | 10.0%), Education Instruction & Library (266 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (218 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (186 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Butler County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (90.0%), Management (78.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (83.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 405 (78.3%) | 112 (21.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 76 (46.3%) | 88 (53.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 76 (69.7%) | 33 (30.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 8 (47.1%) | 9 (52.9%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 50 (69.4%) | 22 (30.6%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 18 (90.0%) | 2 (10.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 124 (27.7%) | 324 (72.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 20 (16.4%) | 102 (83.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 74 (27.8%) | 192 (72.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 30 (62.5%) | 18 (37.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 57 (26.2%) | 161 (73.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 52 (28.0%) | 134 (72.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 738 (50.7%) | 718 (49.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,447 (54.7%) | 2,023 (45.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Butler County are Healthcare Support (215 | 4.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (167 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (136 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (123 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (43 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Butler County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.9%), Security & Protection (81.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.3%), Personal Care & Service (88.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (86.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 23 (10.7%) | 192 (89.3%) |
| Security & Protection | 35 (81.4%) | 8 (18.6%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 31 (93.9%) | 2 (6.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 22 (13.2%) | 145 (86.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 90 (66.2%) | 46 (33.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 14 (11.4%) | 109 (88.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 184 (26.9%) | 500 (73.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,447 (54.7%) | 2,023 (45.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Butler County are Office & Administration (517 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (283 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 172 (60.8%) | 111 (39.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 56 (10.8%) | 461 (89.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 228 (28.5%) | 572 (71.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,447 (54.7%) | 2,023 (45.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Butler County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (290 | 6.5%), Construction & Extraction (177 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (92 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 168 (94.9%) | 9 (5.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 290 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 550 (98.4%) | 9 (1.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,447 (54.7%) | 2,023 (45.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Butler County are Production (479 | 10.7%), Material Moving (277 | 6.2%), and Transportation (215 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 320 (66.8%) | 159 (33.2%) |
| Transportation | 208 (96.7%) | 7 (3.3%) |
| Material Moving | 219 (79.1%) | 58 (20.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 747 (76.9%) | 224 (23.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,447 (54.7%) | 2,023 (45.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Butler County
Employment Industries in Butler County
The major employment industries in Butler County include Manufacturing (769 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (694 | 15.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (423 | 9.5%), Retail Trade (388 | 8.7%), and Educational Services (352 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Butler County
The Butler County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (91.7%), and Construction (89.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (88.6%), Finance & Insurance (75.7%), and Educational Services (71.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 380 (89.8%) | 43 (10.2%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 267 (89.9%) | 30 (10.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 528 (68.7%) | 241 (31.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 92 (84.4%) | 17 (15.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 169 (43.6%) | 219 (56.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 256 (84.8%) | 46 (15.2%) |
| Utilities | 77 (91.7%) | 7 (8.3%) |
| Information | 10 (76.9%) | 3 (23.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 36 (24.3%) | 112 (75.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 40 (30.5%) | 91 (69.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 107 (81.1%) | 25 (18.9%) |
| Educational Services | 99 (28.1%) | 253 (71.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 79 (11.4%) | 615 (88.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 28 (45.2%) | 34 (54.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 69 (39.9%) | 104 (60.1%) |
| Public Administration | 112 (48.7%) | 118 (51.3%) |
| Total | 2,447 (54.7%) | 2,023 (45.3%) |
Education in Butler County
School Enrollment in Butler County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,883 students in Butler County are high school (575 | 30.5%), middle school (437 | 23.2%), and elementary school (435 | 23.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 110 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 5.6% |
| Elementary School | 435 | 23.1% |
| Middle School | 437 | 23.2% |
| High School | 575 | 30.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 191 | 10.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 30 | 1.6% |
| Total | 1,883 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Butler County
Out of a total of 1,883 students who are enrolled in schools in Butler County, 518 (27.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,365 (72.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 215 (39.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 46 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 330 (60.6%) | 215 (39.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 375 (71.3%) | 151 (28.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 294 (76.6%) | 90 (23.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 115 (74.7%) | 39 (25.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 130 (90.9%) | 13 (9.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 45 (91.8%) | 4 (8.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 31 (86.1%) | 5 (13.9%) |
| Total | 1,365 (72.5%) | 518 (27.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Butler County
Education (337 | 21.7%), business (286 | 18.4%), arts & humanities (254 | 16.4%), science & technology (231 | 14.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (111 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,550 individuals in Butler County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 23 | 1.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 111 | 7.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 16 | 1.0% |
| Psychology | 25 | 1.6% |
| Social Sciences | 47 | 3.0% |
| Engineering | 48 | 3.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 8 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 231 | 14.9% |
| Business | 286 | 18.4% |
| Education | 337 | 21.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 29 | 1.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 47 | 3.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 39 | 2.5% |
| Communications | 49 | 3.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 254 | 16.4% |
| Total | 1,550 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Butler County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Butler County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Butler County are males with 2 vehicles (785, accounting for 32.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (655, making up 39.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 6 (0.3%) | 27 (1.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 205 (8.5%) | 176 (8.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 785 (32.6%) | 655 (32.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 718 (29.8%) | 639 (32.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 423 (17.6%) | 353 (17.7%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 272 (11.3%) | 143 (7.2%) |
| Total | 2,409 (100.0%) | 1,993 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Butler County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Butler County are 15 to 19 minutes (610 commuters, 14.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (510 commuters, 12.5%), and less than 5 minutes (483 commuters, 11.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 483 | 11.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 459 | 11.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 296 | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 610 | 14.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 510 | 12.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 388 | 9.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 404 | 9.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 213 | 5.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 139 | 3.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 308 | 7.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 175 | 4.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 102 | 2.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Butler County
The most common commute times in Butler County are 20 to 24 minutes (349 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (308 commuters, 17.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 265 (11.6%) | 218 (12.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 198 (8.6%) | 261 (14.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 127 (5.6%) | 169 (9.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 302 (13.2%) | 308 (17.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 349 (15.2%) | 161 (8.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 234 (10.2%) | 154 (8.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 211 (9.2%) | 193 (10.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 132 (5.8%) | 81 (4.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 69 (3.0%) | 70 (3.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 218 (9.5%) | 90 (5.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 86 (3.8%) | 89 (5.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 97 (4.2%) | 5 (0.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Butler County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Butler County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (353, 15.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (390, 21.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 193 (8.4%) | 92 (5.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 175 (7.6%) | 114 (6.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 180 (7.9%) | 177 (9.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 250 (10.9%) | 62 (3.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 269 (11.8%) | 76 (4.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 350 (15.3%) | 337 (18.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 353 (15.4%) | 390 (21.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 138 (6.0%) | 162 (9.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 81 (3.5%) | 56 (3.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 26 (1.1%) | 65 (3.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 28 (1.2%) | 5 (0.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 26 (1.1%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 115 (5.0%) | 85 (4.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 104 (4.5%) | 176 (9.8%) |
| Total | 2,288 (100.0%) | 1,799 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Butler County
Occupancy by Ownership in Butler County
Of the total 3,508 dwellings in Butler County, owner-occupied units account for 2,843 (81.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 665 (19.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,843 | 81.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 665 | 19.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,508 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Butler County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,057 | 30.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,406 | 40.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 485 | 13.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 560 | 16.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,508 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Butler County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 740 (70.0%) | 317 (30.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,150 (81.8%) | 256 (18.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 432 (89.1%) | 53 (10.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 521 (93.0%) | 39 (7.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,843 (81.0%) | 665 (19.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Butler County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 129 (61.1%) | 82 (38.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,006 (77.3%) | 296 (22.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 937 (85.3%) | 161 (14.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 771 (86.0%) | 126 (14.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Butler County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 595 | 17.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 567 | 16.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 545 | 15.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 709 | 20.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 609 | 17.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 311 | 8.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 172 | 4.9% |
| Total | 3,508 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Butler County
Median Income by Occupancy in Butler County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,843 (81.0%) | $86,477 |
| Renter-Occupied | 665 (19.0%) | $40,707 |
| Average | 3,508 (100.0%) | $75,690 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Butler County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 112 (3.9%) | 47 (7.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 20 (0.7%) | 62 (9.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 45 (1.6%) | 28 (4.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 127 (4.5%) | 52 (7.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 54 (1.9%) | 67 (10.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 183 (6.4%) | 43 (6.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 303 (10.7%) | 101 (15.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 402 (14.1%) | 100 (15.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 441 (15.5%) | 81 (12.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 691 (24.3%) | 57 (8.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 465 (16.4%) | 27 (4.1%) |
| Total | 2,843 (100.0%) | 665 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Butler County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 238 (8.4%) | 27 (4.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 375 (13.2%) | 49 (7.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 869 (30.6%) | 264 (39.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 258 (9.1%) | 87 (13.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 501 (17.6%) | 73 (11.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 362 (12.7%) | 36 (5.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 146 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 72 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 22 (0.8%) | 28 (4.2%) |
| Total | 2,843 (100.0%) | 665 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Butler County
Housing Structures in Butler County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,015 | 86.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 55 | 1.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 99 | 2.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 97 | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 45 | 1.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 42 | 1.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 155 | 4.4% |
| Total | 3,508 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Butler County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,665 (88.4%) | 350 (11.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 36 (65.4%) | 19 (34.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 97 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 142 (91.6%) | 13 (8.4%) |
| Total | 2,843 (81.0%) | 665 (19.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Butler County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 13 (0.5%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 28 (1.0%) | 203 (30.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 474 (16.7%) | 269 (40.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,119 (39.4%) | 112 (16.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,209 (42.5%) | 79 (11.9%) |
| Total | 2,843 (100.0%) | 665 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Butler County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 784 (27.6%) | 173 (26.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 916 (32.2%) | 160 (24.1%) |
| Electricity | 969 (34.1%) | 306 (46.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 8 (0.3%) | 15 (2.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 152 (5.3%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 14 (0.5%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Total | 2,843 (100.0%) | 665 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Butler County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 13 (0.5%) | 80 (12.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 394 (13.9%) | 264 (39.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,034 (36.4%) | 232 (34.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,402 (49.3%) | 89 (13.4%) |
| Total | 2,843 (100.0%) | 665 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Butler County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Butler County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,588 | 1,255 |
| Median Property Value | $137,800 | $177,400 |
| Median Household Income | $60,833 | $269 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $552 | $22 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,679 | $55 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Butler County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 227 (14.3%) | 57 (4.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 278 (17.5%) | 227 (18.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 895 (56.4%) | 674 (53.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 131 (8.3%) | 229 (18.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 29 (1.8%) | 50 (4.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 28 (1.8%) | 17 (1.3%) |
| Total | 1,588 (100.0%) | 1,255 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Butler County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 120 (7.6%) | 19 (1.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 218 (13.7%) | 12 (1.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 149 (9.4%) | 8 (0.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 201 (12.7%) | 34 (2.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 228 (14.4%) | 102 (8.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 223 (14.0%) | 174 (13.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 253 (15.9%) | 218 (17.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 196 (12.3%) | 438 (34.9%) |
| Total | 1,588 (100.0%) | 1,255 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Butler County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 742 (46.7%) | 107,366 (8,555.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 243 (15.3%) | 708 (56.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 125 (7.9%) | 283 (22.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 451 (28.4%) | 128 (10.2%) |
| Total | 1,588 (100.0%) | 1,255 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Butler County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 280 (17.6%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 383 (24.1%) | 139 (11.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 869 (54.7%) | 273 (21.7%) |
| Total | 1,588 (100.0%) | 1,255 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Butler County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Butler County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 529 (92.8%) | 41 (7.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,419 (92.3%) | 118 (7.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 513 (94.5%) | 30 (5.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 728 (95.4%) | 35 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 894 (87.1%) | 132 (12.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 830 (89.5%) | 97 (10.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,169 (92.9%) | 89 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 936 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 75 Years and older | 673 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,691 (93.4%) | 543 (6.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Butler County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 529 (92.8%) | 41 (7.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,419 (92.3%) | 118 (7.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 513 (94.5%) | 30 (5.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Butler County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 739 (91.0%) | 73 (9.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,037 (96.9%) | 33 (3.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 913 (92.5%) | 74 (7.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,405 (93.2%) | 102 (6.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,589 (93.3%) | 259 (6.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Butler County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 86 (15.1%) | 458 (80.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 374 (24.3%) | 1,117 (72.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 47 (8.7%) | 469 (86.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 48 (6.3%) | 680 (89.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 163 (15.9%) | 789 (76.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 114 (12.3%) | 744 (80.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 153 (12.2%) | 1,073 (85.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 904 (96.5%) | 661 (70.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 673 (100.0%) | 480 (71.3%) |
| Total | 2,562 (31.1%) | 6,471 (78.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Butler County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 40 (5.6%) | 21 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 116 (15.9%) | 88 (12.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 154 (9.1%) | 138 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 99 (20.8%) | 74 (16.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 159 (56.4%) | 75 (19.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Butler County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (1.8%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 72 (4.3%) | 14 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (10.3%) | 13 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 114 (40.4%) | 29 (7.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 72 (9.9%) | 20 (2.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (0.4%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (0.6%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (4.6%) | 21 (5.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 36 (5.1%) | 17 (2.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 104 (14.2%) | 61 (8.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 32 (1.9%) | 36 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 14 (3.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (3.2%) | 3 (0.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 15 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 80 (11.0%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 88 (5.2%) | 116 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 51 (10.7%) | 45 (9.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 49 (17.4%) | 50 (12.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (1.1%) | 40 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (6.9%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (6.4%) | 26 (6.7%) |
Technology Access in Butler County
Computing Device Access in Butler County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,458 | 70.1% |
| Smartphone | 2,799 | 79.8% |
| Tablet | 1,791 | 51.0% |
| No Computing Device | 420 | 12.0% |
| Total | 3,508 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Butler County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 35 | 1.0% |
| Broadband Home | 2,049 | 58.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 551 | 15.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 432 | 12.3% |
| No Internet | 491 | 14.0% |
| Total | 3,508 | 100.0% |
Butler County Summary
Butler County is located in the state of Nebraska, in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Saunders County to the north, Colfax County to the east, Dodge County to the south, and Platte County to the west. The county seat is David City, and the largest city is David City. The county was named after Martin Butler, a pioneer settler.
Geography
Butler County covers an area of 576 square miles, making it the second smallest county in Nebraska. The county is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the east and south. The Platte River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds. The county is mostly agricultural, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Butler County was 8,395. The population density was 14.6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
Economy
Agriculture is the main economic driver in Butler County. Corn, soybeans, and wheat are the main crops, and there are also some cattle and hog farms. Manufacturing is also an important part of the economy, with several companies located in the county. The largest employers in the county are the David City Public Schools, Butler County Health Care Center, and Butler County Hospital.
History
Butler County was established in 1856, and was named after Martin Butler, a pioneer settler. The county was originally populated by Native Americans, and the first white settlers arrived in the 1840s. The county was largely agricultural, and the population grew steadily throughout the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the county saw an influx of German immigrants, and the population continued to grow.
Today, Butler County is a largely rural county, with a population of just over 8,000. Agriculture is still the main economic driver, and the county is home to several small towns and villages. The county is also home to several historical sites, including the Butler County Historical Museum and the David City Public Library.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Butler County?
Per Capita income in Butler County is $39,639.
What is the Median Family Income in Butler County?
Median Family Income in Butler County is $98,250.
What is the Median Household income in Butler County?
Median Household Income in Butler County is $75,690.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Butler County?
Income or Wage Gap in Butler County is 38.3%.
Women in Butler County earn 61.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Butler County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Butler County is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Butler County?
Total Population of Butler County is 8,373.
What is the Total Male Population of Butler County?
Total Male Population of Butler County is 4,192.
What is the Total Female Population of Butler County?
Total Female Population of Butler County is 4,181.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Butler County?
There are 100.26 Males per 100 Females in Butler County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Butler County?
There are 99.74 Females per 100 Males in Butler County.
What is the Median Population Age in Butler County?
Median Population Age in Butler County is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Butler County
Average Family Size in Butler County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Butler County
Average Household Size in Butler County is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Butler County?
There are 4,504 People in the Labor Forcein in Butler County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Butler County?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Butler County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Butler County?
Unemployment Rate in Butler County is 0.7%.