Butler County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Butler County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29023
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 694.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.32 sq mi
- Total Area
- 699.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.715180
- Longitude
- -90.403130
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 41,877
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 32,099
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,862 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 2.4% |
| White | 36,642 | 87.5% |
| Black | 1,985 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,498 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 599 | 1.9% |
| White | 28,649 | 89.3% |
| Black | 1,918 | 6.0% |
| Asian | 370 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 517 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 42,020
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,789
- Poverty Rate
- 20.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,439
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,461 | 86.8% |
| Black | 1,978 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,255
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,365 | 12.8% |
| Republican | 12,998 | 49.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,892 | 37.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,971 | 45.6% |
| Female | 14,161 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,377 | 89.0% |
| Hispanic | 437 | 1.7% |
| Black | 377 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,253
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,221 | 43.7% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 27.9% |
| Black | 75 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 50 | 29.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,379 | 44.9% |
| Female | 5,846 | 41.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,663 (33.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,538 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,303
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $141,620
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $819
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.