Butterfield is a city located in Watonwan County Minnesota. Butterfield has a 2024 population of 589. Butterfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 601 in 2020.
The average household income in Butterfield is $64,371 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Butterfield is 45.2 years: 45.6 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butterfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 64.52% |
| Asian | 94 | 17.84% |
| Other race | 67 | 12.71% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 4.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.74 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 133 | 2.94 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.17 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 10 | 6.7 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 3 | 5 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 4.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.07% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 45.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 18.91% |
| Some College | 40 | 10.36% |
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 | 237 | 228 | 35 |
| Asian | 85 | 34 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 11 | 1 |
| Other Race | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $70,625 | $34,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $32,500 | $32,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $9,347 | $8,387 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,594 | $0 | $29,063 |
| Overall | $25,000 | $0 | $29,583 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $35,625 | $36,667 |
$25,000
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$29,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.89% of Butterfield residents speak only English, while 42.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 137 | 40 | 29.2% |
| White | 278 | 18 | 6.47% |
| Other | 67 | 13 | 19.4% |
| Multiple | 26 | 4 | 15.38% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.61%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butterfield is Hispanic, with 29.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butterfield is White, with 6.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.76% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
| High School | 3.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.56% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,500 | $71,140 |
| Households | $57,708 | $64,371 |
| Married Families | $63,472 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $41,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
65.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 21.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
17.5%
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
61.1%
Born in Butterfield
70.21%
Native Born
29.79%
Foreign Born
13.09%
Non Citizen
16.7%
Naturalized
70.21% of Butterfield residents were born in the United States, with 61.1% having been born in Minnesota. 13.09% 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 | 574 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 577 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 583 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 586 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 589 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 592 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 593 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 596 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 601 | 16 | 2.74% |
| 2019 | 585 | -7 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 592 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 591 | -5 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 596 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 596 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 596 | 12 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 584 | 8 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 576 | -6 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 582 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 583 | 0 | 0% |