Butler County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Butler County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Butler County, Ohio has a population of 392,876, the 7th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $81,590 and the median home value is $258,500. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Butler County Quick Facts

Population 392,876

Median Household Income $81,590

Median Home Value $258,500

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 69.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.9%

High School Graduation 91.2%

Cities/Places 19

Population 392,876 7th of 88

Median Income $81,590 14% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 5.1%

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	389,910	392,876	+0.8%
Median household income	$81,194	$81,590	+0.5%
Median home value	$243,000	$258,500	+6.4%

Median Household Income

Butler

$81,590

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Butler

$258,500

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 40.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

10.8%

$200K+

11.0%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.9%

Renter 30.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,135/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

23.9%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

22.2%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Butler County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hamilton	63,468	$55,166	19.6%	$165,200
Middletown	51,617	$57,102	17.1%	$164,400
Oxford	21,753	$40,764	45.5%	$238,000
Monroe	15,401	$105,250	4.5%	$282,400
Trenton	13,583	$80,635	7.2%	$234,900
Beckett Ridge	9,496	$116,425	5.2%	$327,400
Four Bridges	3,417	$121,764	7.1%	$589,500
Ross	2,601	$64,522	11.2%	$243,000
New Miami	2,223	$43,281	26.0%	$112,200
Wetherington	1,138	$167,625	8.2%	$611,200
Williamsdale	802	$75,625	19.4%	$164,300
Woodsdale	735	$71,806	1.5%	$343,200
Darrtown	643	$56,518	4.3%	$211,000
Millville	603	$75,625	7.1%	$203,000
Seven Mile	463	$57,708	1.5%	$164,100
College Corner	429	$53,224	28.7%	$135,700
Olde West Chester	291	N/A	0.0%	$374,200
Somerville	208	$58,438	0.0%	$103,800
Jacksonburg	20	$66,250	0.0%	$155,400

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Population Overview

Butler County is located in Ohio with a total population of 392,876. It is the 7th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butler County is 37.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butler County is $81,590. This is 14% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $258,500. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Butler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.3% vs 2.5%).

Education

32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

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 Ohio 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, Ohio?

Butler County has a population of 392,876, making it the 7th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Butler County?

The median household income in Butler County is $81,590 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Butler County, Ohio?

Butler County contains 19 Census-designated places.