Butler County, PA

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2020 Population

187,798

0.481% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.4

0.231% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.44%

9.69% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$72,642

2.79% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$216,900

5.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

93,626

0.0672% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Butler County, PA had a population of 188k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $72,642. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Butler County, PA grew from 186,899 to 187,798, a 0.481% increase and its median household income grew from $70,668 to $72,642, a 2.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.08%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.985%).

None of the households in Butler County, PA 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.

98.9% of the residents in Butler County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler County, PA are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,481 degrees awarded in 2020), Butler County Community College (532 degrees), and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology (27 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Butler County, PA was $216,900, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in Butler County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Butler County, PA borders Allegheny County, PA, Armstrong County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Clarion County, PA, Lawrence County, PA, Mercer County, PA, and Venango County, PA.

Population & Diversity

Butler County, PA is home to a population of 188k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.39% of Butler County, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.49k people).

In 2020, there were 59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (177k people) in Butler County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.44k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Butler County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County, PA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
177k ± 120
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3k ± 403
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.44k ± 257

1.58%

Hispanic Population

2.97k people

1.58% of the people in Butler County, PA are hispanic (2.97k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Butler County, PA 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 Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Foreign-Born Population

2.39%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.49k people

2.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

As of 2020, 2.39% of Butler County, PA residents (4.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butler County, PA was 2.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,356 ± 362
Gulf War (2001-)
1,851 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
1,645 ± 255

Butler County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Butler County, PA employs 93.6k people. The largest industries in Butler County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,677 people), Manufacturing (12,445 people), and Retail Trade (10,873 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($128,661), Utilities ($88,843), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,365).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

93.6k

2020 Value

± 2,016

−0.0672%

1 Year decline

± 2.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Butler County, PA declined at a rate of −0.0672%, from 93.7k employees to 93.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County, PA, are Management Occupations (10,253 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,855 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,763 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

93.6k

2020 Value

± 2,016

−0.0672%

1 Year decline

± 2.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Butler County, PA declined at a rate of −0.0672%, from 93.7k employees to 93.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,677 people), Manufacturing (12,445 people), and Retail Trade (10,873 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Butler County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,183

Median earning men ± $1,712

$35,091

Median earning women ± $1,269

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,716), Information ($78,413), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,911).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($52,271), Wholesale Trade ($47,738), and Manufacturing ($46,699).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,331
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,218
Manufacturing
1,098
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$2.99M
Manufacturing
$1.56M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$908k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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 Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Butler County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 65.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 (65.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.27%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Butler County, PA awarded 3,055 degrees. The student population of Butler County, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,737 male students and 7,223 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County, PA are White (2,673 and 88%), followed by Black or African American (109 and 3.59%), Two or More Races (85 and 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (78 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Butler County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,481 and 81.2%), Butler County Community College (532 and 17.4%), and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology (27 and 0.884%).

The most popular majors in Butler County, PA are General Special Education & Teaching (186 and 6.09%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (184 and 6.02%), and General Business Administration & Management (172 and 5.63%).

The median tuition cost in Butler County, PA 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 2020 in Butler County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 11,960 (39.6% men and 60.4% 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 2020 there were 11,960 students enrolled in Butler County, PA, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,582 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health & Wellness
142 degree-majors awarded
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
184 degree-majors awarded
General Public Health
145 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butler County, PA was General Health & Wellness with 142 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
2,481 degrees awarded
Butler County Community College
532 degrees awarded
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
27 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with 2,481 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,146 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County, PA, which is 0.6 times less than the 1,909 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,673 degrees mean that there were 24.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 109 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 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,268) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,624) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), and Some college (1.84M).

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, PA was $216,900 in 2020, which is 0.944 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $205,600 to $216,900, a 5.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County, PA is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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

Median household income in Butler County, PA is $72,642. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Butler County, PA was Census Tract 9123.01 with a value of $147,500, followed by Census Tract 9120.01 and Census Tract 9123.04, with respective values of $124,653 and $107,546.

In 2021, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.823%.

Housing

Property

$216,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,529

$59,092

Median Property Taxes

±$1,489

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

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

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2020

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76% of the housing units in Butler County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9123.01
Census Tract 9120.01
Census Tract 9123.04

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butler County, PA was Census Tract 9123.01 with a value of $147,500, followed by Census Tract 9120.01 and Census Tract 9123.04, with respective values of $124,653 and $107,546.

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

$72,642

Median Household Income

± $1,549

77.7k

Number of Households

± 1,752

In 2020, the median household income of the 77.7k households in Butler County, PA grew to $72,642 from the previous year's value of $70,668.

The following chart displays the households in Butler County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Butler County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82%)
Worked At Home (7.48%)
Carpooled (6.95%)

In 2020, 82% of workers in Butler County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.48%) and those who carpooled to work (6.95%).

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, PA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Butler County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Butler County, 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, 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, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.823%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

7.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County, PA (13.6k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butler County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 8.1% of the children was living in poverty in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.4%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 47.9 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

96.7% of the population of Butler County, PA has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 9.57% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Butler County, PA see 1528 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.26% increase from the previous year (1509 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1342 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 591 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,528 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butler County, PA

Primary care physicians in Butler County, PA see an average of 1,528 patients per year. This represents a 1.26% increase from the previous year (1,509 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.31%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

9.57%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler County, PA grew by 4.38% from 3.17% to 3.31%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.2 in Butler County, PA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 33% in Butler County, PA.

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

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