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Butler, KY
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Butler profile


Living in Butler



Butler is a tiny city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 642 people and two associated neighborhoods, Butler is the 306th largest community in Kentucky.

Butler real estate is some of the most expensive in Kentucky, although Butler house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Of important note, Butler is also a city of artists. Butler has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Butler’s character.

Overall, Butler’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern.

One downside of living in Butler, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 39.55 minutes every day commuting to work.

As is often the case in a small city, Butler doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Butler with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.25% of adults in Butler have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Butler in 2022 was $20,419, which is lower middle income relative to Kentucky, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $81,676 for a family of four.

The people who call Butler home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Butler residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Butler include Irish, English, German, Scottish, and Nigerian.

The most common language spoken in Butler is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and African languages.