Butler County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Butler County, Kansas Demographics
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Butler County, Kansas has a population of 68,287, the 8th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $81,610 and the median home value is $217,600. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Butler County Quick Facts

Population 68,287

Median Household Income $81,610

Median Home Value $217,600

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 38.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.4%

High School Graduation 94.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 68,287 8th of 105

Median Income $81,610 10% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Butler County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	67,916	68,287	+0.5%
Median household income	$80,375	$81,610	+1.5%
Median home value	$199,600	$217,600	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Butler

$81,610

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Butler

$217,600

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.1%

$25K-$50K 15.0%

$50K-$100K 34.5%

$100K+ 38.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

9.3%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $956/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

25.8%

55-74

22.8%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Butler County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Andover	15,965	$104,787	4.6%	$291,400
El Dorado	12,769	$59,180	16.6%	$120,300
Augusta	9,216	$64,919	11.9%	$175,500
Rose Hill	4,246	$102,389	1.0%	$219,900
Towanda	1,668	$64,327	13.5%	$121,500
Douglass	1,603	$72,589	10.6%	$138,800
Benton	927	$88,750	2.8%	$196,400
Whitewater	886	$65,208	4.0%	$124,500
Leon	607	$66,250	14.7%	$113,100
Potwin	513	$40,391	23.4%	$104,500
Elbing	300	$96,250	0.3%	$147,500
Rosalia	219	$122,500	12.8%	$268,100
Latham	199	N/A	68.8%	$38,900
Cassoday	154	$70,000	29.9%	$68,600
Beaumont	38	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Butler County is located in Kansas with a total population of 68,287. It is the 8th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butler County is 38.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butler County is $81,610. This is 10% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $217,600. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Butler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Butler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Butler County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Butler County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Butler County, Kansas?

Butler County has a population of 68,287, making it the 8th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Butler County?

The median household income in Butler County is $81,610 with a poverty rate of 8.6%.

How many cities are in Butler County, Kansas?

Butler County contains 15 Census-designated places.