Butler County, Missouri
Butler County is home to 42,020 people. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $49,089.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,020 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $49,089 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.5% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.7% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $145,100 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $780 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.3% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.8% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.