Butler County, OH

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2023 Population

389,910

0.408% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.1

0.269% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.7%

1.06% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$81,194

5.36% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$243,000

8.34% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

186,428

0.229% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Butler County, OH had a population of 390k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $81,194. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Butler County, OH grew from 388,327 to 389,910, a 0.408% increase and its median household income grew from $77,062 to $81,194, a 5.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.79%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.29%).

None of the households in Butler County, OH 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.

95.7% of the residents in Butler County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler County, OH are Miami University-Oxford (5,724 degrees awarded in 2022), Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (201496) (652 degrees), and Miami University-Hamilton (524 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Butler County, OH was $243,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

Most people in Butler County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Butler County, OH borders Dearborn County, IN, Franklin County, IN, Union County, IN, Hamilton County, OH, Montgomery County, OH, Preble County, OH, and Warren County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Butler County, OH is home to a population of 390k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.81% of Butler County, OH residents were born outside of the country (30.5k people).

In 2023, there were 9.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (296k people) in Butler County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of Butler County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County, OH was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
296k ± 1.21k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
32k ± 1.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 1.67k

6.62%

Hispanic Population

25.8k people

6.62% of the people in Butler County, OH are hispanic (25.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Butler County, OH 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 Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

7.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30.5k people

7.03%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

As of 2023, 7.81% of Butler County, OH residents (30.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butler County, OH was 7.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,237 ± 539
Gulf War (2001-)
3,722 ± 535
Gulf War (1990s)
3,049 ± 538

Butler County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Butler County, OH employs 186k people. The largest industries in Butler County, OH are Manufacturing (30,858 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,639 people), and Retail Trade (22,467 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($102,452), Utilities ($80,700), and Finance & Insurance ($75,154).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

186k

2023 Value

± 3,742

0.229%

1 Year growth

± 2.81%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butler County, OH grew at a rate of 0.229%, from 186k employees to 186k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County, OH, are Management Occupations (20,190 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,190 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,970 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

186k

2023 Value

± 3,742

0.229%

1 Year growth

± 2.81%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butler County, OH grew at a rate of 0.229%, from 186k employees to 186k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County, OH, are Manufacturing (30,858 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,639 people), and Retail Trade (22,467 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Butler County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,961

Median earning men ± $1,277

$40,033

Median earning women ± $933

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,429), Information ($83,758), and Public Administration ($76,671).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($63,440), Public Administration ($60,123), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,492).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% 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 15.4%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

464
Retail Trade
411
Other Services (except Public Administration)
370
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.6M
Manufacturing
$887k
Wholesale Trade
$860k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Butler County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 (61.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Butler County, OH awarded 7,539 degrees. The student population of Butler County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,712 male students and 12,965 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County, OH are White (5,486 and 77.8%), followed by Black or African American (428 and 6.07%), Hispanic or Latino (363 and 5.15%), and Asian (338 and 4.79%).

The largest universities in Butler County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Miami University-Oxford (5,724 and 75.9%), Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (201496) (652 and 8.65%), and Miami University-Hamilton (524 and 6.95%).

The most popular majors in Butler County, OH are General Finance (348 and 4.62%), General Psychology (329 and 4.36%), and General Biological Sciences (326 and 4.32%).

The median tuition cost in Butler County, OH for a public four year colleges is $6,083 for in-state students and $16,869 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Butler County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 23,677 (45.2% men and 54.8% 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 2022 there were 23,677 students enrolled in Butler County, OH, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,166 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
348 degrees awarded
General Psychology
310 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
238 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butler County, OH was General Finance with 348 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miami University-Oxford
5,724 degrees awarded
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (201496)
652 degrees awarded
Miami University-Hamilton
524 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miami University-Oxford with 5,724 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County, OH, which is 0.74 times less than the 4,333 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,486 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 428 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 ($6,083) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($625) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) 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 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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, OH was $243,000 in 2023, which is 0.801 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $224,300 to $243,000, a 8.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County, OH is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Butler County, OH have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butler County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Butler County, OH is $81,194. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Butler County, OH was Census Tract 111.12 with a value of $186,467, followed by Census Tract 111.28 and Census Tract 111.31, with respective values of $163,137 and $139,013.

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.67%.

Housing

Property

$243,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,249

$101,469

Median Property Taxes

±$2,449

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.9%

Homeownership

2023

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.9% of the housing units in Butler County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 111.12
Census Tract 111.28
Census Tract 111.31

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butler County, OH was Census Tract 111.12 with a value of $186,467, followed by Census Tract 111.28 and Census Tract 111.31, with respective values of $163,137 and $139,013.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Butler County, OH 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.

$81,194

Median Household Income

± $1,770

145k

Number of Households

± 3,219

In 2023, the median household income of the 145k households in Butler County, OH grew to $81,194 from the previous year's value of $77,062.

The following chart displays the households in Butler County, OH 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, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (8.25%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in Butler County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.25%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler County, OH have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Butler County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.67%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County, OH (44.3k out of 378k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butler County, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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 2023, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in Butler County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7%.

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.

Health

93.7% of the population of Butler County, OH has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 9.45% on non-group plans, and 0.861% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Butler County, OH see 1845 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.15% increase from the previous year (1824 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1932 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 367 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,845 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butler County, OH

Primary care physicians in Butler County, OH see an average of 1,845 patients per year. This represents a 1.15% increase from the previous year (1,824 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.31%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

9.45%

Non-Group

0.861%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler County, OH grew by 0.241% from 6.29% to 6.31%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.8 in Butler County, OH.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 35.9% in Butler County, OH.

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