Butler County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Butler County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 195,870. It is the 19th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butler County is 43.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butler County is $86,775. This is 14% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $275,600. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Butler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

38.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.