U.S. County · Profile

Butler County

41.9KTotal Population
60Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.65%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Butler County has a population of 41,948 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Butler County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.7%36,788
Black or African American5.1%2,139
Two or More Races5.1%2,139
Hispanic or Latino2.4%1,007
Some Other Race1.4%587
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%168
Asian0.2%84
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%42

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Butler County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,245
36.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,242
34.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.1%
83.5% above national average
Median Age
40.7 years

Income & Poverty

$47,245Median Household Income
$25,242Per Capita Income
21.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,245$62,781
Families$60,597$75,537
Married-couple Families$60,597$67,869
Nonfamily Households$23,256$25,116

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Butler County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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