Butler County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 32nd-largest in Nebraska
The population of Butler County, Nebraska is 8,413 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $82,603, the median home value is $165,700, and the median age is 42.7.
The population of Butler County has grown 0.8% since 2010 (8,374 → 8,439), a +0.06% annualized rate.
8,413
Population
+0.06%
Annual growth
14
People / sq mi
$82,603
Median Income
$165,700
Median Home Value
Butler County covers 585 sq mi of land at 14.4 people per square mile.
About Butler County, NE
Butler County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 8,413. It ranks #32 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 42.7, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The median household income in Butler County is $82,603, above the US median of $74,580. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $165,700, with monthly rent averaging $753. The homeownership rate of 80.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Butler County reflects 25.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.1 minutes each way.
Butler County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Butler County had a population of 8,374 in 2010 and 8,439 in 2024, a 0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,452 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.
8,439
Population (2024)
8,374
Population (2010)
8,452
Peak (2021)
0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,374 |
| 2011 | 8,255 |
| 2012 | 8,250 |
| 2013 | 8,228 |
| 2014 | 8,175 |
| 2015 | 8,053 |
| 2016 | 7,985 |
| 2017 | 8,028 |
| 2018 | 8,022 |
| 2019 | 7,990 |
| 2020 | 8,356 |
| 2021 | 8,452 |
| 2022 | 8,432 |
| 2023 | 8,442 |
| 2024 | 8,439 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.7
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
20.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $82,603+$7,618 vs state |
| Mean household income | $105,747 |
| Per-capita income | $44,445 |
| Poverty rate | 3.9%-2.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Butler County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
4.4%
Carpool
78.2%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
24.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$165,700$-58,100 vs state
Median home value
$753
Median rent
80.3%
Homeownership rate
4,031
Total housing units
87.8%
Occupied
12.2%
Vacant
19.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.0%
With health insurance
89.0%
With broadband internet
16.6%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.2%
With a disability
93.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.8%
High School+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Butler County, Nebraska has a population of 8,413 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 14 people per square mile.
The population of Butler County has grown 0.8% since 2010 (8,374 → 8,439), a +0.06% annualized rate.
The median household income in Butler County, Nebraska is $82,603, with mean (average) household income of $105,747 and per-capita income of $44,445. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Butler County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Butler County, Nebraska is 42.7 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Butler County is $165,700 and median monthly rent is $753. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,031 total housing units, 12.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Butler County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Butler County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.