Butler County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,287 | — | #803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,610 | +8.6% | #518 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $217,600 | -22.8% | #1,218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $956 | -17.8% | #1,158 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.2% | #477 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 68,287, making it the #803 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $81,610, ranking #518 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $217,600 (-22.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $956/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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94.0% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Butler County, Kansas
Butler County, Kansas has a total population of 68,287, making it the 803rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $81,610, which ranks #518 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Butler County is $217,600, 22.8% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $956 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Butler County, Kansas 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.