Butler County's estimated 2026 population is 8,433 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butler County is the 32nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 8,374 and has seen a growth of 0.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Butler County includes 90.81% White, 3.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (90.81%)
Two or more races (4.3%)
Other race (3.76%)
Native American (0.84%)
Black or African American (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,640 | 90.81% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 316 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Butler County's average per capita income is $53,074. Household income levels show a median of $82,603. The poverty rate stands at 7.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,664 | - |
| Families | $101,645 | $125,949 |
| Households | $82,603 | $105,747 |
| Non Families | $36,519 | $67,584 |
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