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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.

Butler’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.

In Butler, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 39.55 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Butler is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

In terms of college education, the citizens of Butler rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.25% of adults 25 and older in Butler have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.

The per capita income in Butler in 2018 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.