Butler, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population
13,306
0.605% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.5
1.83% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
22.9%
5.37% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$41,705
5.46% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$112,500
6.43% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
5,834
0.376% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Butler, PA had a population of 13.3k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $41,705. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Butler, PA declined from 13,387 to 13,306, a −0.605% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,546 to $41,705, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butler, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%), White (Hispanic) (1.56%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.947%).

None of the households in Butler, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Butler, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler, PA are Butler Beauty Academy (28 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Butler, PA was $112,500, and the homeownership rate was 44.4%.

Most people in Butler, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Butler, PA is home to a population of 13.3k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.71% of Butler, PA residents were born outside of the country (227 people).

In 2023, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.6k people) in Butler, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 700 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 400 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Butler, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Butler, PA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.6k ± 348
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    700 ± 243
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    400 ± 137
3.16%
Hispanic Population
421 people

In 2023, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.6k people) in Butler, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 700 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 400 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.16% of the people in Butler, PA are hispanic (421 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.71%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
227 people
2.12%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
284 people

As of 2023, 1.71% of Butler, PA residents (227 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butler, PA was 2.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    279 ± 140
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    243 ± 139
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    210 ± 106

Butler, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Butler, PA employs 5.83k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Butler, PA were Retail Trade (1,251 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (814 people), and Manufacturing (767 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($58,565), Manufacturing ($55,795), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,375).

Employment

Occupations

5.83k
2023 Value
± 536
−0.376%
1 Year decline
± 12.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butler, PA declined at a rate of −0.376%, from 5.86k employees to 5.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (853 people), Sales & Related Occupations (642 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (504 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.83k
2023 Value
± 536
−0.376%
1 Year decline
± 12.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butler, PA declined at a rate of −0.376%, from 5.86k employees to 5.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler, PA, are Retail Trade (1,251 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (814 people), and Manufacturing (767 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler, PA, though some of these residents may live in Butler, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,186
Median earning men ± $6,721
$32,635
Median earning women ± $3,547

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,705), Manufacturing ($63,804), and Information ($58,681).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($45,793), Public Administration ($40,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,225).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Butler, PA awarded 28 degrees. The student population of Butler, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 14 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler, PA are White (25 and 89.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 7.14%), Asian (1 and 3.57%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Butler, PA by number of degrees awarded are Butler Beauty Academy (28 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Butler, PA are General Cosmetology (11 and 39.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (11 and 39.3%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (4 and 14.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 14 students enrolled in Butler, PA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    11 degrees awarded
  2. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
    4 degrees awarded
  3. Nail Specialist & Manicurist
    2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Butler, PA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Butler, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Butler Beauty Academy
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Butler Beauty Academy with 28 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler, PA, which is 0 times less than the 28 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 25 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.798% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.48M), Bachelors Degree (2.03M), and Some college (1.81M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Butler, PA was $112,500 in 2023, which is 0.371 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $105,700 to $112,500, a 6.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler, PA is 44.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Butler, PA have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butler, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$112,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,268
$2,686
Median Property Taxes
±$351

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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

44.4%
Homeownership
2023
60.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 44.4% of the housing units in Butler, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.1%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$41,705
Median Household Income
± $4,174
6.05k
Number of Households
± 544

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.05k households in Butler, PA grew to $41,705 from the previous year's value of $39,546.

The following chart displays the households in Butler, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Butler, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.4%)
  2. Carpooled (10%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.73%)

In 2023, 72.4% of workers in Butler, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (6.73%).

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.

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Commute Time

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler, PA have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Butler, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butler, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butler, PA have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler, PA (2.96k out of 12.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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Health

95.4% of the population of Butler, PA has health coverage, with 35.1% on employee plans, 37% on Medicaid, 8.96% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

4.65%
Uninsured
35.1%
Employer Coverage
37%
Medicaid
8.96%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
2.55%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler, PA declined by 12% from 5.28% to 4.65%.

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