Butler County, MO

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2021 Population

42,314

0.601% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

1.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

21.3%

2.87% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,842

6.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$117,000

0.515% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,082

1.01% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Butler County, MO had a population of 42.3k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $44,842. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Butler County, MO declined from 42,570 to 42,314, a −0.601% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,227 to $44,842, a 6.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.24%), White (Hispanic) (1.43%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.598%).

None of the households in Butler County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Butler County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler County, MO are Three Rivers College (897 degrees awarded in 2021) and Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (21 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Butler County, MO was $117,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Butler County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Butler County, MO borders Clay County, AR, Carter County, MO, Dunklin County, MO, Ripley County, MO, Stoddard County, MO, and Wayne County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Butler County, MO is home to a population of 42.3k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.657% of Butler County, MO residents were born outside of the country (278 people).

In 2021, there were 15.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.2k people) in Butler County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Butler County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Butler County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.2k ± 93
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.45k ± 305
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 325

2.29%

Hispanic Population

971 people

2.29% of the people in Butler County, MO are hispanic (971 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Butler County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

0.657%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

278 people

1.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

508 people

As of 2021, 0.657% of Butler County, MO residents (278 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butler County, MO was 1.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Butler County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,156 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
641 ± 208
Gulf War (2001-)
617 ± 254

Butler County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Butler County, MO employs 17.1k people. The largest industries in Butler County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,916 people), Retail Trade (2,883 people), and Manufacturing (2,571 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,500), Information ($41,193), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,099).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.1k

2021 Value

± 1,110

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 8.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Butler County, MO grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 16.9k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County, MO, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,288 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,940 people), and Production Occupations (1,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.1k

2021 Value

± 1,110

1.01%

1 Year growth

± 8.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Butler County, MO grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 16.9k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,916 people), Retail Trade (2,883 people), and Manufacturing (2,571 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Butler County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,919

Median earning men ± $2,589

$24,712

Median earning women ± $1,829

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,018), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,636), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,679).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,391), Manufacturing ($33,842), and Public Administration ($32,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

685
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
322
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
244
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$303k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$302k
Manufacturing
$119k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Butler County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 80.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.04%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (80.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.04%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Butler County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Butler County, MO awarded 918 degrees. The student population of Butler County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 809 male students and 1,908 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County, MO are White (729 and 79.9%), followed by Unknown (101 and 11.1%), Black or African American (52 and 5.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 and 2.3%).

The largest universities in Butler County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Three Rivers College (897 and 97.7%) and Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (21 and 2.29%).

The most popular majors in Butler County, MO are General Studies (202 and 22%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 and 20.9%), and Pre-Nursing Studies (89 and 9.69%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,717 students enrolled in Butler County, MO, 29.8% men and 70.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,064 records, of which 72.5% were women and 27.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
192 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
79 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Butler County, MO was Registered Nursing with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Butler County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Three Rivers College
897 degrees awarded
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Three Rivers College with 897 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 282 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County, MO, which is 0.443 times less than the 636 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 729 degrees mean that there were 7.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 101 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Butler County, MO was $117,000 in 2021, which is 0.478 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $116,400 to $117,000, a 0.515% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County, MO is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Butler County, MO have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butler County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Butler County, MO is $44,842. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Butler County, MO was Census Tract 9502.01 with a value of $59,371, followed by Census Tract 9508 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $49,000 and $46,750.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.421%.

Housing

Property

$117,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,640

$10,544

Median Property Taxes

±$752

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butler County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Butler County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.8% of the housing units in Butler County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Butler County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502.01
Census Tract 9508
Census Tract 9506

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butler County, MO was Census Tract 9502.01 with a value of $59,371, followed by Census Tract 9508 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $49,000 and $46,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Butler County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,842

Median Household Income

± $2,700

16k

Number of Households

± 992

In 2021, the median household income of the 16k households in Butler County, MO grew to $44,842 from the previous year's value of $42,227.

The following chart displays the households in Butler County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Butler County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Worked At Home (4.12%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Butler County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who worked at home (4.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler County, MO have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Butler County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butler County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butler County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butler County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.421%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County, MO (8.82k out of 41.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butler County, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 26.7% of the children was living in poverty in Butler County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 503 in Butler County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 46 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.4% of the population of Butler County, MO has health coverage, with 35.1% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Butler County, MO see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.06% increase from the previous year (992 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1278 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butler County, MO

Primary care physicians in Butler County, MO see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 7.06% increase from the previous year (992 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Butler County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.6%

Uninsured

35.1%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

2.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler County, MO grew by 8.97% from 12.5% to 13.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butler County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.6 in Butler County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Butler County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.1% in Butler County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Butler County, MO.

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