Butler is a city located in Pendleton County Kentucky. Butler has a 2024 population of 640. Butler is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 647 in 2020.
The average household income in Butler is $47,192 with a poverty rate of 26.32%. The median age in Butler is 49.5 years: 46.5 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 90.78% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 4.52% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 224 | 2.12 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.06 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 62 | 2.37 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 51 | 3.8 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Male | 7 | 3.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
45.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 12.72% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 10.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 11.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.54% |
| High School Graduate | 153 | 38.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 10.18% |
| Some College | 54 | 13.74% |
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 | 372 | 282 | 54 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 14.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,893 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $24,688 | $27,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,986 | $23,438 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $0 | $10,536 | $43,393 |
$32,986
Average Earnings
$23,438
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.5% of Butler residents speak only English, while 1.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 120 | 27.59% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Black | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
26.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.11%
Male Poverty Rate
29.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler is Black, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.79% |
| Some College | 23.75% |
| High School | 14.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,955 | $58,804 |
| Households | $40,893 | $47,192 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,955 | $32,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
20.2%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 12.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
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
72.15%
Born in Butler
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.64% of Butler residents were born in the United States, with 72.15% having been born in Kentucky. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 632 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 633 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 635 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 637 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 638 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 640 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 642 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 641 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 643 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 647 | 66 | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 581 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 584 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 588 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 591 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 589 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 592 | -5 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 597 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 599 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 604 | -11 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 615 | 0 | 0% |