Butler borough is located in Morris County New Jersey. Butler borough has a 2024 population of 8,157. Butler borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,027 in 2020.
The average household income in Butler borough is $118,543 with a poverty rate of 7.3%. The median age in Butler borough is 43.9 years: 38.5 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butler borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,575 | 81.73% |
| Other race | 574 | 7.13% |
| Two or more races | 417 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 319 | 3.97% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,482 | 2.3 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 1,610 | 2.92 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 1,361 | 1.23 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 376 | 3.25 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 135 | 2.96 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 3.59% |
| Associates Degree | 361 | 5.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,058 | 33.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 655 | 10.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,735 | 28.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 974 | 15.97% |
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 | 4,512 | 4,342 | 1,967 |
| Hispanic | 1,189 | 1,046 | 432 |
| Other Race | 355 | 329 | 165 |
| Asian | 259 | 250 | 225 |
| 2+ Races | 237 | 208 | 137 |
| Black | 95 | 92 | 57 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,250 | $93,935 | $71,098 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,333 | $114,000 | $100,000 |
| High School Graduate | $46,130 | $58,393 | $33,490 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,286 | $60,521 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,857 | $72,277 | $61,135 |
| Some College | $60,388 | $77,070 | $46,023 |
$67,857
Average Earnings
$72,277
Average Male
$61,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.6% of Butler borough residents speak only English, while 25.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,722 | 369 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,774 | 186 | 10.48% |
| Other | 574 | 112 | 19.51% |
| Multiple | 417 | 40 | 9.59% |
| Black | 151 | 21 | 13.91% |
7.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.78%
Male Poverty Rate
9.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler borough is Other, with 19.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler borough is White, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.62% |
| High School | 14.64% |
| Some College | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.97% |
| Female Employed | 6% |
| Male Employed | 2.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,432 | $141,748 |
| Households | $108,378 | $118,543 |
| Married Families | $142,454 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,137 | $74,604 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
288
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 5.51% |
| Black | 24 | 25.26% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
65.22%
Born in Butler borough
85.05%
Native Born
14.95%
Foreign Born
6.19%
Non Citizen
8.76%
Naturalized
85.05% of Butler borough residents were born in the United States, with 65.22% having been born in New Jersey. 6.19% 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 | 8,277 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2028 | 8,253 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2027 | 8,229 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 8,205 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2025 | 8,181 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 8,157 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 8,133 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,109 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,133 | 106 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 8,027 | 373 | 4.87% |
| 2019 | 7,654 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 7,638 | -48 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 7,686 | -22 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 7,708 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 7,736 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 7,736 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 7,731 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 7,718 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 7,711 | 41 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 7,670 | 0 | 0% |