Butler County PUMA, PA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

197,254

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

43.4

0.231% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.15%

2.37% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$89,843

3.54% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$294,200

Population & Diversity

Butler County PUMA, PA is home to a population of 197k people, from which 98.9% are citizens.

As of 2024, 2.4% of Butler County PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.73k people).

In 2024, there were 53.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (182k people) in Butler County PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.83k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Butler County PUMA, PA are Spanish (2,297 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (532 households), and German (449 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,860

Women

50.2%

98,259

Men

49.8%

The resident population of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2024 was 197,119 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Butler County PUMA, PA.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.9% of Butler County PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County PUMA, PA was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler County PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
182k ± 594
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.4k ± 403
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.83k ± 278

2.02%

Hispanic Population

3.98k people

2.02% of the people in Butler County PUMA, PA are hispanic (3.98k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Butler County PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
713 ± 654 people
China
378 ± 477 people
Mexico
364 ± 468 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Butler County PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 713 Butler County PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 378 and Mexico with 364.

Foreign-Born Population

2.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.73k people

2.05%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.02k people

As of 2024, 2.4% of Butler County PUMA, PA residents (4.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butler County PUMA, PA was 2.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,297 households (1.22%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
532 households (0.283%)
German
449 households (0.239%)

3.68% of the households in Butler County PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Butler County PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.22% of the households in Butler County PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,829 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
2,457 ± 358
Gulf War (1990s)
1,613 ± 278

Butler County PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Butler County PUMA, PA.

Economy

The economy of Butler County PUMA, PA employs 94.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Butler County PUMA, PA were Elementary & secondary schools (5,705 people), Construction (5,482 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,338 people), and the highest paying industries were Electronics & appliance retailers ($215,038), Spectator sports ($204,219), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($183,972).

Males in Butler County PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,029. The income inequality in Butler County PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,758

Women

47.5%

49,423

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2024 was 94,181 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Butler County PUMA, PA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

94.2k

2024 Value

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 1.43%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butler County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 92.9k employees to 94.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County PUMA, PA, are Other managers (3,121 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,521 people), and Registered nurses (2,268 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

94.2k

2024 Value

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 1.43%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butler County PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 92.9k employees to 94.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,705 people), Construction (5,482 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,338 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler County PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Butler County PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,260

Median earning men ± $1,859

$44,859

Median earning women ± $1,720

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,541), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,785), and Manufacturing ($83,997).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,425), Public Administration ($61,515), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,569).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

Education

The student population of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,318 male students and 6,401 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County PUMA, PA are White (2,498 and 87.9%), Black or African American (104 and 3.66%), Two or More Races (88 and 3.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (65 and 2.29%).

The largest universities in Butler County PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,430 and 83.7%), Butler County Community College (433 and 14.9%), and Butler Beauty Academy (39 and 1.34%).

The most popular majors in Butler County PUMA, PA are General Special Education & Teaching (213 and 7.34%), General Business Administration & Management (168 and 5.79%), and Occupational Safety & Health Technology (128 and 4.41%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,574 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Butler County PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,719 (40.3% men and 59.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 10,719 students enrolled in Butler County PUMA, PA, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,125 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
128 degrees awarded
General Health & Wellness
118 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
102 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butler County PUMA, PA was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 128 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
2,430 degrees awarded
Butler County Community College
433 degrees awarded
Butler Beauty Academy
39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with 2,430 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,046 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County PUMA, PA, which is 0.564 times less than the 1,856 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,498 degrees mean that there were 24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 104 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,852) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,992) 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.441% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.371% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Butler County PUMA, PA in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (53.1k), Bachelors Degree (36.1k), and Some college (25.7k).

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 PUMA, PA was $294,200 in 2024, which is 0.884 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $275,600 to $294,200, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County PUMA, PA is 76.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Butler County PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butler County PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$294,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,907

$62,184

Median Property Taxes

±$1,543

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 PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.9%

Homeownership

2024

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.9% of the housing units in Butler County PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$89,843

Median Household Income

± $2,409

80.8k

Number of Households

± 1,976

In 2024, the median household income of the 80.8k households in Butler County PUMA, PA grew to $89,843 from the previous year's value of $86,775.

The following chart displays the households in Butler County PUMA, PA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Butler County PUMA, PA

0.458

2023 Wage GINI in Butler County PUMA, PA

In 2024, the income inequality in Butler County PUMA, PA was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.583% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Butler County PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Butler County PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Butler County PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Worked At Home (16.8%)
Carpooled (5.94%)

In 2024, 74.1% of workers in Butler County PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.94%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler County PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Butler County PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butler County PUMA, PA 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 PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butler County PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County PUMA, PA (15.6k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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