Butler County's estimated 2026 population is 41,622 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butler County is the 28th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 42,785 and has seen a growth of -2.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Butler County includes 87.37% White, 4.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.37%)
Two or more races (5.86%)
Black or African American (4.61%)
Other race (1.18%)
Asian (0.7%)
Native American (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,839 | 87.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,471 | 5.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,943 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 498 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 295 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Butler County's average per capita income is $34,215. Household income levels show a median of $49,213. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,814 | - |
| Families | $63,988 | $78,950 |
| Households | $49,213 | $66,403 |
| Non Families | $26,263 | $42,460 |
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