State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
965.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.91% (-36)
Growth Since 2010
-6.92% (-292)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Butler, Missouri Population 2021
3,927
Butler is a city located in Bates County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Bates County. With a 2020 population of 3,927, it is the 167th largest city in Missouri and the 5471st largest city in the United States . Butler is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -6.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,219 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Butler has a population density of 966 people per square mile.
The average household income in Butler is $47,301 with a poverty rate of 17.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $642 per month, and the median house value is $81,100. The median age in Butler is 36.6 years, 32.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
Butler Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butlerwas:
- White: 93.78%
- Black or African American: 3.41%
- Two or more races: 1.55%
- Native American: 0.82%
- Other race: 0.44%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Butler, Missouri is 3,927 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,927.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,219.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,873 | 93.78% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 3.41% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.44% |
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Butler Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,707 | 2.28 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 718 | 1.07 | 47.8 |
| Married | 681 | 3.06 | 59.9 |
| Male | 159 | 3.23 | 72.3 |
| Female | 149 | 3.49 | 33.6 |
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Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 3.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 6.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,234 | 44.94% |
| Some College | 663 | 24.14% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 10.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 4.08% |
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Butler Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,524 | 2,290 | 398 |
| Black | 104 | 94 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | |
| Hispanic | 48 | 30 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | |
| Native American | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.77%.
Butler Language by Age
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Butler Language
98.04% of Butler residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
17.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.67%
Male Poverty Rate
23.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Butler
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler is White, with 18.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler is White, with 18.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.91%.
Butler Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Butler Married by Age and Sex
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Butler Marriage
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 55-64.
Butler Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 9.97% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 74.58% |
| Native American | 15 | 44.12% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 8.33% |
Butler Veterans by Education
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5.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
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49.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.49%
Born in Butler
98.47%
Native Born
1.53%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.47% of Butler residents were born in the United States, with 69.49% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,927 | -36 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 3,963 | -36 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 3,999 | -36 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 4,035 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 4,037 | -18 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 4,055 | -4 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 4,059 | -42 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 4,101 | 16 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 4,085 | -48 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 4,133 | -89 | -2.11% |
| 2011 | 4,222 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 4,216 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2000 | 4,209 | 110 | 0.27% |
| 1990 | 4,099 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 1980 | 4,107 | 123 | 0.30% |
| 1970 | 3,984 | 193 | 0.50% |
| 1960 | 3,791 | 458 | 1.30% |
| 1950 | 3,333 | 375 | 1.20% |
| 1940 | 2,958 | 252 | 0.89% |
| 1930 | 2,706 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 1920 | 2,702 | -192 | -0.68% |
| 1910 | 2,894 | -264 | -0.87% |
| 1900 | 3,158 | 346 | 1.17% |
| 1890 | 2,812 | 0.00% |