Butler County's estimated 2026 population is 41,909 with a growth rate of 0.01% 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 -2.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 32,240 adults, (8,184 of whom are seniors) in Butler County.
Female: 21,527 (51.2%)
Male: 20,493 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Butler County includes 86.77% White, 4.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,461 | 86.77% |
| Two or more races | 2,896 | 6.89% |
| Black or African American | 1,978 | 4.71% |
| Other race | 420 | 1% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Butler County's average per capita income is $36,143. Household income levels show a median of $49,089. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,043 | - |
| Families | $66,414 | $81,931 |
| Households | $49,089 | $67,066 |
| Non Families | $26,075 | $40,863 |
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