Butler County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Butler County is located in Kansas with a total population of 67,916. It is the 8th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butler County is 38.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butler County is $80,375. This is 11% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $199,600. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Butler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Butler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Butler County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.