Butler County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,393 | — | #2,327 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,092 | -25.4% | #2,402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,100 | -60.6% | #2,832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $679 | -41.6% | #2,833 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.8% | #2,715 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 12,393, making it the #2,327 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $56,092, ranking #2,402 out of 3,222 counties — 25.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $111,100 (-60.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $679/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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88.2% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.
About Butler County, Kentucky
Butler County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,393, making it the 2,327th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $56,092, which ranks #2,402 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Butler County is $111,100, 60.6% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $679 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Butler County, Kentucky 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.