Butler County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 197,254 #354 / 3,222
89th
Median Household Income $89,843 +19.6% #306 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 43.4 years +11.6% #1,101 / 3,222
66th
Median Home Value $294,200 +4.4% #657 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $1,041 -10.5% #872 / 3,222
73th
Poverty Rate 8.1% -35.3% #388 / 3,222
88th

Demographics

Butler County has a population of 197,254, making it the #354 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Butler County is $89,843, ranking #306 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$89,843 +19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #306 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,125 +19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #241 of 3,222
93th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.1% −35.3% vs nat'l
Rank #388 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,593 of 3,222
51th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.4% +16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #297 of 3,222
91th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.9 min +8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #902 of 3,222
72th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Butler County is $294,200 (+4.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,041/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.

Median Home Value
$294,200 +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #657 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,041 −10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #872 of 3,222
73th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.9% +19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,180 of 3,222
63th percentile
76.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #149 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Butler County, Pennsylvania

Butler County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 197,254, making it the 354th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Butler County is $89,843, which ranks #306 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Butler County is $294,200, 4.4% above the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $1,041 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Butler County, 39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.

Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).

All data for Butler County, Pennsylvania 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.