Butler County, NE Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Butler County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,205 | 1,957,609 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13.9 | 25.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.37% | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,538 | 786,867 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Butler County declined by 13.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 8,413 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Butler County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Butler County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,297 | $74,987 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.67% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Butler County is about 7% higher than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Butler County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $24,062 | $167,658 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $753 | $1,035 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 66.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Butler County is about 2.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $753 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Butler County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Butler County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,687 | $4,376 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,270 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 693 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Garfield County (6.8 min), Garden County (7.1 min), Box Butte County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.7 min), Saunders County (26.4 min), Howard County (25.9 min).
The average commute time in Butler County is 22 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Butler County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Butler County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Butler County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Butler County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.1% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Butler County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Butler County, Nebraska?
The population of Butler County, Nebraska is 8,205, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Butler County, Nebraska?
The population density of Butler County, Nebraska is 13.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Butler County, Nebraska?
The median household income in Butler County, Nebraska is $80,297, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Butler County, Nebraska?
The median home price in Butler County, Nebraska is $24,062, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Butler County, Nebraska?
The unemployment rate in Butler County, Nebraska is 1.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.