Butler County, PA

County

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2023 Population
195,870
0.672% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
43.3
0.23% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
7.96%
1.02% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$86,775
4.63% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$275,600
6.62% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
97,090
0.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Butler County, PA had a population of 196k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $86,775. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Butler County, PA grew from 194,562 to 195,870, a 0.672% increase and its median household income grew from $82,932 to $86,775, a 4.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%), and White (Hispanic) (0.822%).

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.

99.2% of the residents in Butler County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler County, PA are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,574 degrees awarded in 2023), Butler County Community College (429 degrees), and Butler Beauty Academy (28 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Butler County, PA was $275,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Butler County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Butler County, PA is home to a population of 196k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.05% of Butler County, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.02k people).

In 2023, there were 55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (182k people) in Butler County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.66k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%
2023 Citizenship
99%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Butler County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler County, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    182k ± 471
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.31k ± 353
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    2.66k ± 293
1.94%
Hispanic Population
3.8k people

In 2023, there were 55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (182k people) in Butler County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.66k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.94% of the people in Butler County, PA are hispanic (3.8k people).

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

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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

2.05%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.02k people
2.24%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.36k people

As of 2023, 2.05% of Butler County, PA residents (4.02k 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 County, PA was 2.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,050 ± 295
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,183 ± 290
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,443 ± 233

Butler County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Butler County, PA employs 97.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Butler County, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,831 people), Manufacturing (12,112 people), and Retail Trade (12,105 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($107,721), Finance & Insurance ($94,773), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($92,564).

Employment

Occupations

97.1k
2023 Value
± 2,163
0.49%
1 Year growth
± 3.12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butler County, PA grew at a rate of 0.49%, from 96.6k employees to 97.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County, PA, are Management Occupations (11,790 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,300 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,316 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.1k
2023 Value
± 2,163
0.49%
1 Year growth
± 3.12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Butler County, PA grew at a rate of 0.49%, from 96.6k employees to 97.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,831 people), Manufacturing (12,112 people), and Retail Trade (12,105 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$65,595
Median earning men ± $2,093
$42,254
Median earning women ± $1,375

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,990), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,724), and Manufacturing ($82,591).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,333), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,053), and Manufacturing ($59,420).

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 349
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 347
    Construction
  3. 291
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $799k
    Manufacturing
  2. $708k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $618k
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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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.

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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 County, PA awarded 3,031 degrees. The student population of Butler County, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,351 male students and 6,481 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County, PA are White (2,609 and 88.3%), followed by Black or African American (99 and 3.35%), Hispanic or Latino (88 and 2.98%), and Two or More Races (68 and 2.3%).

The largest universities in Butler County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2,574 and 84.9%), Butler County Community College (429 and 14.2%), and Butler Beauty Academy (28 and 0.924%).

The most popular majors in Butler County, PA are General Special Education & Teaching (192 and 6.33%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (176 and 5.81%), and General Business Administration & Management (158 and 5.21%).

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 2023 in Butler County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,832 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 10,832 students enrolled in Butler County, PA, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,203 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Health & Wellness
    126 degrees awarded
  2. General Special Education & Teaching
    106 degrees awarded
  3. Occupational Safety & Health Technology
    176 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butler County, PA was General Health & Wellness with 126 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
    2,574 degrees awarded
  2. Butler County Community College
    429 degrees awarded
  3. Butler Beauty Academy
    28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with 2,574 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,148 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County, PA, which is 0.61 times less than the 1,883 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 2,609 degrees mean that there were 26.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 99 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,791) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,786) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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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 County, PA was $275,600 in 2023, which is 0.908 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $258,500 to $275,600, a 6.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County, PA is 76.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Butler County, PA have an average commute time of 27.3 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 $86,775. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Butler County, PA was Census Tract 9123.01, Butler County, PA with a value of $167,667, followed by Census Tract 9120.01, Butler County, PA and Census Tract 9121.01, Butler County, PA, with respective values of $140,648 and $128,322.

In 2024, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.866%.

Housing

Property

$275,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,575
$61,287
Median Property Taxes
±$1,620

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.

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Rent vs Own

76.4%
Homeownership
2023
64%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.4% of the housing units in Butler County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9123.01, Butler County, PA
  2. Census Tract 9120.01, Butler County, PA
  3. Census Tract 9121.01, Butler County, PA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butler County, PA was Census Tract 9123.01, Butler County, PA with a value of $167,667, followed by Census Tract 9120.01, Butler County, PA and Census Tract 9121.01, Butler County, PA, with respective values of $140,648 and $128,322.

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

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Household Income

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$86,775
Median Household Income
± $2,932
80.2k
Number of Households
± 1,908

In 2023, the median household income of the 80.2k households in Butler County, PA grew to $86,775 from the previous year's value of $82,932.

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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Butler County, 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 (76.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.9%)
  3. Carpooled (6.29%)

In 2023, 76.3% of workers in Butler County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.29%).

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

27.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler County, PA have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Butler County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.866%.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County, PA (15.2k out of 191k 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 Males 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 8.4% of the children was living in poverty in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.1%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Butler County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 47.9 per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.8% of the population of Butler County, PA has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Butler County, PA see 1,472 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.94% increase from the previous year (1,444 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1399 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,472 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butler County, PA

Primary care physicians in Butler County, PA see an average of 1,472 patients per year. This represents a 1.94% increase from the previous year (1,444 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

3.15%
Uninsured
57%
Employer Coverage
10.4%
Medicaid
15.3%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
1.15%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler County, PA declined by 6.51% from 3.37% to 3.15%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.9 in Butler County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 32% in Butler County, PA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.7% in Butler County, PA.

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