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 $118,195 with a poverty rate of 5.67%. The median age in Butte is 42.3 years: 41.8 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,123 | 83.24% |
| Two or more races | 345 | 9.2% |
| Native American | 161 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,329 | 2.82 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 887 | 3.23 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.26 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 96 | 2.78 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 73 | 3.68 | 63 | 37 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 10.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 506 | 19.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 241 | 9.28% |
| High School Graduate | 809 | 31.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 650 | 25.03% |
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 | 2,219 | 2,124 | 664 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 149 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 92 | 92 | 14 |
| Native American | 88 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 43 | 16 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 7 |
| Islander | 6 | 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 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,038 | $86,389 | $71,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,000 | $120,357 | $69,375 |
| High School Graduate | $51,607 | $68,571 | $32,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,893 | $61,429 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,956 | $71,979 | $50,552 |
| Some College | $53,500 | $66,563 | $42,411 |
$59,956
Average Earnings
$71,979
Average Male
$50,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.23% of Butte residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,062 | 162 | 5.29% |
| Multiple | 343 | 39 | 11.37% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 10 | 7.58% |
| Native | 161 | 6 | 3.73% |
5.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.27%
Male Poverty Rate
7.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte is Multiple, with 11.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte is Native, with 3.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.14% |
| Some College | 2.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.56% |
| Male Employed | 2.97% |
| Female Employed | 2.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,227 | $126,331 |
| Households | $102,171 | $118,195 |
| Married Families | $117,228 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,750 | $72,923 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
415
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 14.5% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 22.83% |
| Black | 11 | 55% |
| Other Race | 5 | 20% |
| Asian | 4 | 8.89% |
| Native American | 3 | 3.23% |
| Islander | 3 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
38.19%
Born in Butte
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
98.43% of Butte residents were born in the United States, with 38.19% having been born in Alaska. 0.27% 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% |