Butler is a city located in Bates County Missouri. Butler has a 2024 population of 4,268. It is also the county seat of Bates County. Butler is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,223 in 2020.
The average household income in Butler is $54,483 with a poverty rate of 32.87%. The median age in Butler is 36.9 years: 34.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,146 | 90.25% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 4.31% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,720 | 2.52 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Married | 765 | 3.04 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 608 | 1.17 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 204 | 4.08 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 143 | 3.2 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 8.89% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 7.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,675 | 52.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 566 | 17.59% |
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 | 2,870 | 2,532 | 348 |
| Black | 167 | 156 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 99 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 66 | 15 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,896 | $0 | $38,646 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,583 | $0 | $46,000 |
| High School Graduate | $31,302 | $30,833 | $34,609 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,434 | $35,577 | $29,390 |
| Some College | $34,091 | $46,615 | $20,904 |
$32,434
Average Earnings
$35,577
Average Male
$29,390
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.08% of Butler residents speak only English, while 2.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,831 | 1,309 | 34.17% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 51 | 40.16% |
| Multiple | 154 | 51 | 33.12% |
| Black | 144 | 35 | 24.31% |
32.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.32%
Male Poverty Rate
36.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler is Hispanic, with 40.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler is Black, with 24.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.82% |
| High School | 30.84% |
| Some College | 22.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 59.88% |
| Female Employed | 21.51% |
| Male Employed | 19.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,890 | $66,603 |
| Households | $36,276 | $54,483 |
| Married Families | $57,639 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,389 | $25,922 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
325
Number of Veterans
287
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 10.32% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4.48% |
| Black | 3 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
13.4%
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
66.33%
Born in Butler
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
97.56% of Butler residents were born in the United States, with 66.33% having been born in Missouri. 0.78% 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 | 4,324 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 4,313 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 4,302 | 12 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 4,290 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 4,279 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 4,268 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 4,257 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 4,246 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 4,232 | 9 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 4,223 | 224 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 3,999 | -32 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 4,031 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,030 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 4,045 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 4,052 | -43 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 4,095 | 16 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 4,079 | -48 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 4,127 | -90 | -2.13% |
| 2011 | 4,217 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 4,210 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,209 | 110 | 2.68% |
| 1990 | 4,099 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 4,107 | 123 | 3.09% |
| 1970 | 3,984 | 193 | 5.09% |
| 1960 | 3,791 | 458 | 13.74% |
| 1950 | 3,333 | 375 | 12.68% |
| 1940 | 2,958 | 252 | 9.31% |
| 1930 | 2,706 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 1920 | 2,702 | -192 | -6.63% |
| 1910 | 2,894 | -264 | -8.36% |
| 1900 | 3,158 | 346 | 12.3% |
| 1890 | 2,812 | -1,512 | -34.97% |