Butler County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,424 | — | #2,616 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,268 | +5.5% | #613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,200 | -34.7% | #1,584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $776 | -33.3% | #2,299 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -22.7% | #734 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 8,424, making it the #2,616 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $79,268, ranking #613 out of 3,222 counties — 5.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $184,200 (-34.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $776/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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94.9% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Butler County, Nebraska
Butler County, Nebraska has a total population of 8,424, making it the 2,616th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $79,268, which ranks #613 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Butler County is $184,200, 34.7% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $776 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Butler County, Nebraska 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.