Butler township is located in Butler County Pennsylvania. Butler township has a 2024 population of 10,035. Butler township is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 5.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,504 in 2020.
The average household income in Butler township is $114,656 with a poverty rate of 9.94%. The median age in Butler township is 45.7 years: 41.9 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butler township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,546 | 88.16% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 2.55% |
| Other race | 236 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,571 | 2.62 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 1,918 | 3.27 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 1,228 | 1.13 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 280 | 4.39 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 145 | 3.22 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 2.59% |
| Associates Degree | 876 | 12.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,033 | 15.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,003 | 14.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,581 | 38.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 1,012 | 14.98% |
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 | 6,251 | 6,057 | 1,975 |
| Hispanic | 258 | 225 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 202 | 4 |
| Black | 89 | 70 | 26 |
| Other Race | 62 | 42 | 11 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,382 | $85,714 | $46,922 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,527 | $100,772 | $90,094 |
| High School Graduate | $52,601 | $60,817 | $45,634 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,388 | $68,882 | $47,351 |
| Some College | $53,145 | $64,177 | $45,421 |
$57,388
Average Earnings
$68,882
Average Male
$47,351
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.27% of Butler township residents speak only English, while 5.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,200 | 550 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 677 | 316 | 46.68% |
| Other | 236 | 236 | 100% |
| Black | 247 | 76 | 30.77% |
| Multiple | 632 | 22 | 3.48% |
9.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.62%
Male Poverty Rate
12.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler township is Multiple, with 3.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.08% |
| High School | 10.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
| Some College | 3.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.92% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
| Female Employed | 1.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,202 | $137,174 |
| Households | $101,706 | $114,656 |
| Married Families | $138,904 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,875 | $67,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
589
Number of Veterans
564
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| First Gulf War | 163 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 205 |
| 75+ | 164 |
| 65 to 74 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 7.85% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 6.23% |
| Black | 11 | 7.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
72.28%
Born in Butler township
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
97.63% of Butler township residents were born in the United States, with 72.28% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,510 | 95 | 0.91% |
| 2028 | 10,415 | 95 | 0.92% |
| 2027 | 10,320 | 95 | 0.93% |
| 2026 | 10,225 | 95 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 10,130 | 95 | 0.95% |
| 2024 | 10,035 | 95 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 9,940 | 95 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 9,845 | 169 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 9,676 | 172 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 9,504 | -510 | -5.09% |
| 2019 | 10,014 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 9,997 | 89 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 9,908 | 105 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 9,803 | 21 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 9,782 | 38 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 9,744 | 133 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 9,611 | 65 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 9,546 | 49 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 9,497 | 70 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 9,427 | 0 | 0% |