Butler County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,020 | — | #1,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,089 | -34.7% | #2,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $145,100 | -48.5% | #2,326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,265 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.7% | #2,713 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 42,020, making it the #1,168 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $49,089, ranking #2,824 out of 3,222 counties — 34.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $145,100 (-48.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.6%.
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87.0% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Butler County, Missouri
Butler County, Missouri has a total population of 42,020, making it the 1,168th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $49,089, which ranks #2,824 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.7% 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 4.8%.
The median home value in Butler County is $145,100, 48.5% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Butler County, Missouri 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.