Butler County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 68,287 #803 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $81,610 +8.6% #518 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 38.4 years -1.3% #2,502 / 3,222
22th
Median Home Value $217,600 -22.8% #1,218 / 3,222
62th
Median Gross Rent $956 -17.8% #1,158 / 3,222
64th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.2% #477 / 3,222
85th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$81,610 +8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #518 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,711 −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #990 of 3,222
69th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #477 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −36.7% vs nat'l
Rank #886 of 3,222
73th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.4% −3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #604 of 3,222
81th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.5 min −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,840 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$217,600 −22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,218 of 3,222
62th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$956 −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,158 of 3,222
64th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.6% +20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,035 of 3,222
68th percentile
77.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,046 of 3,222
68th percentile

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.