Butte is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Butte has a 2024 population of 3,836. Butte is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually but its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,888 in 2020.
The average household income in Butte is $120,012 with a poverty rate of 7.9%. The median age in Butte is 40.1 years: 40 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,159 | 80.9% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 9.63% |
| Native American | 140 | 3.59% |
| Other race | 126 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.18% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,342 | 2.91 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 844 | 3.45 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.22 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 107 | 3.17 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 75 | 3.57 | 76 | 24 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 3.01% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 11.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 564 | 21.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 9.14% |
| High School Graduate | 745 | 28.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 643 | 24.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,214 | 2,120 | 692 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 152 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 90 | 24 |
| Native American | 69 | 62 | 5 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 7 |
| Asian | 44 | 42 | 15 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 11 |
| Islander | 7 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,958 | $70,000 | $69,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,281 | $140,833 | $61,705 |
| High School Graduate | $54,188 | $70,694 | $32,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,571 | $64,107 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,509 | $71,302 | $51,023 |
| Some College | $49,704 | $60,417 | $45,625 |
$60,509
Average Earnings
$71,302
Average Male
$51,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.64% of Butte residents speak only English, while 4.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,112 | 196 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 82 | 45.56% |
| Other | 126 | 72 | 57.14% |
| Multiple | 373 | 24 | 6.43% |
| Native | 140 | 9 | 6.43% |
7.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.36%
Male Poverty Rate
9.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte is Other, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte is White, with 6.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.21% |
| Some College | 3.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.62% |
| Male Employed | 3.8% |
| Female Employed | 3.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,361 | $132,116 |
| Households | $105,625 | $120,012 |
| Married Families | $127,941 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,500 | $70,016 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
286
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 11.3% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 15.84% |
| Black | 15 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8.89% |
| Asian | 6 | 11.32% |
| Native American | 4 | 5.8% |
| Islander | 3 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.79%
Born in Butte
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
98.49% of Butte residents were born in the United States, with 42.79% having been born in Alaska. 0.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,836 | 42 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 3,794 | 42 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 3,752 | -105 | -2.72% |
| 2021 | 3,857 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 3,888 | -127 | -3.16% |
| 2019 | 4,015 | 86 | 2.19% |
| 2018 | 3,929 | 58 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 3,871 | -34 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 3,905 | 51 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 3,854 | 310 | 8.75% |
| 2014 | 3,544 | 25 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 3,519 | 61 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 3,458 | 210 | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 3,248 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,246 | 0 | 0% |