Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Butler, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

515

Median Agei

49.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%494

Two or More

1.7%9

Asian

1%5

Black

0.8%4

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.4%53

High School Diploma

21.5%79

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%19

Some College (1+ yr)

4.3%16

Associate's Degree

13.6%50

Bachelor's Degree

5.2%19

Master's Degree

4.1%15

Professional Degree

0.3%1

HS or Higher

68.5%

BA or Higher

9.5%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,200

Median Renti

$794

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%127

Renter-Occupied

45%104

Total Units

314

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

26.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%2

$50K–$100K

22.8%29

$100K–$150K

18.9%24

$150K–$200K

47.2%60

$300K–$500K

1.6%2

$500K–$1M

1.6%2

$1M+

6.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%5

2000–2009

11.5%36

1990–1999

23.2%73

1980–1989

8.6%27

1970–1979

2.5%8

1960–1969

20.4%64

1950–1959

13.4%42

1940–1949

5.1%16

1939 or earlier

13.7%43

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.8%129

Utility Gas

38.1%88

Other

3.9%9

No Fuel

2.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,341

Mean Household Incomei

$47,785

Per Capita Incomei

$23,712

Poverty Ratei

30.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

200

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%7

$10K–$15K

19.9%46

$15K–$20K

6.9%16

$20K–$25K

5.6%13

$25K–$30K

0.9%2

$30K–$35K

3.5%8

$35K–$40K

4.8%11

$40K–$45K

4.8%11

$45K–$50K

5.2%12

$50K–$60K

9.5%22

$60K–$75K

9.5%22

$75K–$100K

22.5%52

$100K–$125K

1.7%4

$125K–$150K

2.2%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes76% occupied$371/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,341/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

95%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

178

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

186

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured