Butler County, Missouri

Total Population: 42,166

County Seat: Poplar Bluff

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Median Home Value

$138,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,213

Across all households

Median Age

40.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.4%
Two or More Races4.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

13.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,213

Mean Household Income

$66,403

Per Capita Income

$27,108

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$138,800

Median Rent

$768/mo

Total Housing Units

19,296

Owner-Occupied

65.0%

Renter-Occupied

35.0%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Married Couple Households

42.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.9%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

82.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29023.