Butler County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,268 | — | #2,206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,715 | -1.9% | #936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,009 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,400 | -41.3% | #1,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $812 | -30.2% | #2,015 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.8% | #619 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 14,268, making it the #2,206 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $73,715, ranking #936 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $165,400 (-41.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $812/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.1%.
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96.8% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Butler County, Iowa
Butler County, Iowa has a total population of 14,268, making it the 2,206th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $73,715, which ranks #936 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Butler County is $165,400, 41.3% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $812 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Butler County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.