Butler, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Butler, South Dakota had a total population of 2, the 438th largest town in South Dakota. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Butler Quick Facts
How Butler 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 | 4 | 2 | -50.0% |
How Butler Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Butler Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Day County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 1,896 | $55,179 | 15.1% | $154,100 |
| Waubay | 337 | $36,389 | 24.3% | $152,800 |
| Enemy Swim | 301 | $30,357 | 69.4% | $85,800 |
| Bristol | 275 | $56,250 | 8.3% | $76,400 |
| Pierpont | 161 | $92,500 | 13.8% | $75,000 |
| Roslyn | 147 | $49,375 | 15.0% | $96,300 |
| Grenville | 53 | $90,385 | 5.7% | $41,400 |
| Andover | 31 | $68,333 | 9.7% | $57,500 |
Cities Similar to Butler
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artas | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lantry | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Albee | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Milltown | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| New Holland | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 2, Butler's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Butler is a small community located in South Dakota, within Day County. The total population is 2. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Butler. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Butler, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Butler was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 0.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Butler, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Butler, South Dakota?
Butler, South Dakota has a population of 2 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Butler, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Butler — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Butler, SD?
The ACS sample for Butler recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Butler, South Dakota?
Butler's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Butler, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Butler — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Butler, South Dakota?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.