Butte, Montana Population 2022
Butte is a city located in Silver Bow County Montana. Butte has a 2020 population of 34,723. Butte is currently growing at a rate of 0.50% annually and its population has increased by 3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,526 in 2010.
The average household income in Butte is $61,963 with a poverty rate of 17.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $634 per month, and the median house value is $150,600. The median age in Butte is 40 years, 38.4 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
Butte Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buttewas:
- White: 94.27%
- Native American: 2.31%
- Two or more races: 1.88%
- Asian: 0.77%
- Black or African American: 0.56%
- Other race: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,267 | 176 | 0.50% |
| 2020 | 35,091 | 176 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 34,915 | 176 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 34,739 | -72 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 34,811 | 115 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 34,696 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 34,691 | -61 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 34,752 | 178 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 34,574 | 100 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 34,474 | 69 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 34,405 | 175 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 34,230 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,017 | 94.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 786 | 2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 639 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 263 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 0.56% |
| Some Other Race | 68 | 0.20% |
Butte Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,605 | 2.24 | 68.8 |
| Non Family | 6,837 | 1.22 | 53.1 |
| Married | 5,969 | 3.07 | 87.5 |
| Female | 1,254 | 3.27 | 59.5 |
| Male | 545 | 3.57 | 80.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 496 | 2.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,243 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 7,364 | 31.79% |
| Some College | 5,792 | 25.00% |
| Associates Degree | 1,923 | 8.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,395 | 18.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,955 | 8.44% |
Butte Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,314 | 19,835 | 6,038 |
| Hispanic | 893 | 725 | |
| Native American | 490 | 407 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 343 | 331 | 113 |
| Black | 125 | 113 | 90 |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 30 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 72.00%.
$34,040
Average Earnings
$43,424
Average Male
$28,958
Average Female
Butte Language by Age
Butte Language
96.77% of Butte residents speak only English, while 3.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
Butte Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,874 | 4,869 | 16.30% |
| Native | 737 | 346 | 46.95% |
| Multiple | 620 | 238 | 38.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,542 | 173 | 11.22% |
| Black | 189 | 140 | 74.07% |
| Asian | 258 | 29 | 11.24% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% |
17.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.13%
Male Poverty Rate
16.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Butte
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte is Black, with 74.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte is Hispanic, with 11.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.26%.
Butte Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Butte Married by Age and Sex
Butte Marriage
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.
Butte Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,448 | 9.53% |
| Native American | 85 | 14.71% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 5.36% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 15.45% |
| Other Race | 29 | 60.42% |
| Asian | 18 | 7.09% |
Butte Veterans by Education
9.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.42%
Born in Butte
97.17%
Native Born
2.83%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.17% of Butte residents were born in the United States, with 67.42% having been born in Montana. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34,723 | 172 | 0.50% |
| 2021 | 34,551 | 172 | 0.50% |
| 2020 | 34,379 | 172 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 34,207 | 172 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 34,035 | -70 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 34,105 | 112 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 33,993 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 33,988 | -59 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 34,047 | 175 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 33,872 | 101 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 33,771 | 69 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 33,702 | 176 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 33,526 | -366 | -0.11% |
| 2000 | 33,892 | 556 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 33,336 | -3,869 | -1.09% |
| 1980 | 37,205 | 13,837 | 4.76% |
| 1970 | 23,368 | -4,509 | -1.75% |
| 1960 | 27,877 | -5,374 | -1.75% |
| 1950 | 33,251 | -3,830 | -1.08% |
| 1940 | 37,081 | -2,451 | -0.64% |
| 1930 | 39,532 | -2,079 | -0.51% |
| 1920 | 41,611 | 2,446 | 0.61% |
| 1910 | 39,165 | 8,695 | 2.54% |
| 1900 | 30,470 | 19,747 | 11.01% |
| 1890 | 10,723 | 7,360 | 12.29% |
| 1880 | 3,363 | 0.00% |