Butler County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 197,254 | — | #354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,843 | +19.6% | #306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $294,200 | +4.4% | #657 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,041 | -10.5% | #872 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.3% | #388 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.6% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
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.