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 $63,226 with a poverty rate of 12.14%. The median age in Butterfield is 42.8 years: 39 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butterfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 317 | 65.23% |
| Other race | 88 | 18.11% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 11.93% |
| Asian | 23 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 181 | 2.69 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 107 | 3.23 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.04 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 21 | 3.43 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 3 | 5.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 5.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 9.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.24% |
| High School Graduate | 134 | 41.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 24.22% |
| Some College | 42 | 13.04% |
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 | 212 | 206 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 16 | 1 |
| Other Race | 37 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 12 | 1 |
| Asian | 21 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $73,125 | $36,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,750 | $33,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $4,095 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,911 | $33,611 | $41,875 |
| Overall | $33,333 | $30,000 | $35,962 |
| Some College | $34,063 | $49,167 | $31,875 |
$33,333
Average Earnings
$30,000
Average Male
$35,962
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.76% of Butterfield residents speak only English, while 38.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 31 | 11.07% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 27 | 15.43% |
| Other | 88 | 12 | 13.64% |
| Multiple | 58 | 11 | 18.97% |
12.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.57%
Male Poverty Rate
19.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butterfield is Multiple, with 18.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butterfield is White, with 11.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.12% |
| High School | 11.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.17% |
| Some College | 3.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.93% |
| Male Employed | 1.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,729 | $71,061 |
| Households | $57,292 | $63,226 |
| Married Families | $67,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
56
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 21.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
66.26%
Born in Butterfield
77.98%
Native Born
22.02%
Foreign Born
15.43%
Non Citizen
6.58%
Naturalized
77.98% of Butterfield residents were born in the United States, with 66.26% having been born in Minnesota. 15.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |