Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Butler, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,146

Median Agei

29.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%1,047

Two or More

6.3%72

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%23

High School Diploma

28.5%176

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%70

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%65

Associate's Degree

15%93

Bachelor's Degree

19.1%118

Master's Degree

4.4%27

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,700

Median Renti

$886

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%258

Renter-Occupied

29.9%110

Total Units

404

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%1

$50K–$100K

18.6%48

$100K–$150K

18.2%47

$150K–$200K

23.3%60

$200K–$300K

28.7%74

$300K–$500K

10.5%27

$1M+

0.4%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%2

2010–2019

2.7%11

2000–2009

10.1%41

1990–1999

4%16

1980–1989

9.4%38

1970–1979

10.4%42

1960–1969

6.4%26

1950–1959

11.6%47

1940–1949

1.7%7

1939 or earlier

43.1%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.3%255

Electricity

20.9%77

Bottled/LP Gas

8.2%30

Wood

1.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,250

Mean Household Incomei

$77,944

Per Capita Incomei

$25,539

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

531

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%15

$10K–$15K

2.4%9

$15K–$20K

4.9%18

$20K–$25K

2.7%10

$25K–$30K

2.4%9

$30K–$35K

1.6%6

$35K–$40K

2.7%10

$40K–$45K

4.6%17

$45K–$50K

3.3%12

$50K–$60K

9%33

$60K–$75K

12%44

$75K–$100K

23.4%86

$100K–$125K

12.8%47

$125K–$150K

7.1%26

$150K–$200K

5.4%20

$200K+

1.6%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

498

Avg. Commutei

35.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

507

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(5.5% of civilian adults)