Butler County

As of the latest U.S. Census estimates, Butler County, Kansas, has a population of approximately 67,380 people. The racial composition is around 90% White, 2% African American, 2% Native American, 1% Asian, 2% from other races, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals make up about 5% of the population. The median age is 37.3 years, and the average household size is 2.50 people. The median household income is roughly $61,302, with 8.6% of the population living below the poverty line.

As of the latest data, Butler County, KS has a median home value of approximately $175,000. The average cost per square foot is about $105. The median monthly rent is around $850. The county has a homeownership rate of about 70%. The housing market has experienced moderate appreciation in home values, reflecting a stable but growing community. Notable cities include El Dorado, with a median home value of $140,000, and Andover, where it is around $250,000. The vacancy rate stands at approximately 7.5%.

As of the November 2022 general elections in Butler County, KS, here is a brief overview:

• Voter Turnout: Approximately 44% of registered voters cast ballots.

• Key Races:

  • Governor: Laura Kelly (Democrat) received 20,564 votes, and Derek Schmidt (Republican) got 22,512 votes.
  • U.S. Senate: Jerry Moran (Republican) secured 23,125 votes, and Mark Holland (Democrat) had 18,345 votes.
  • Butler County Commissioner (District 1): Jeff Masterson (Republican) won with 4,510 votes against Leon Ensey (Democrat), who had 2,345 votes.

• Other offices:

  • Attorney General: Kris Kobach (Republican) with 22,331 votes versus Chris Mann (Democrat) with 18,891 votes.
  • Secretary of State: Scott Schwab (Republican) received 23,004 votes, while Jeanna Repass (Democrat) garnered 17,784 votes.

For detailed results, please consult the Butler County elections website or local government resources.

As of the latest data, Butler County, KS, shows notable educational attainment levels. Approximately 92.6% of residents aged 25 or older have completed high school, which is higher than the national average of 88.5% and closely matches the Kansas state average of 91.1%. Furthermore, around 28.5% of Butler County residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is just below the national average of 32.1% and slightly below the Kansas state average of 33%. These figures reflect a community with a strong high school completion rate but indicate a slight gap in higher education attainment compared to broader benchmarks.

Butler County, KS, boasts a labor force participation rate of roughly 64.3%. Its unemployment rate is approximately 3.8%, slightly below the national average of around 4.8%. Key industries in Butler County include Manufacturing, Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Education Services. Manufacturing employs about 16% of the county's workforce, Health Care around 14%, Retail Trade roughly 12%, and Educational Services close to 10%.

In comparison, Kansas state averages show Manufacturing at 12%, Health Care at 15%, Retail Trade at 11%, and Education at 9%. Nationally, Health Care and Social Assistance employ around 13%, Retail Trade about 11%, Manufacturing 8.5%, and Educational Services 9.2%.

Butler County's higher proportion of manufacturing workers indicates a local industry focus, surpassing both state and national averages.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Butler County, KS, is approximately $63,300 per year. For comparison, the national average household income is around $68,700, while the state average for Kansas is approximately $61,000. Thus, Butler County's average income is slightly higher than the state average but somewhat lower than the national average.

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These figures underscore the economic standing of Butler County within the broader context of state and national averages.

As of the most recent data, Butler County, Kansas has relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. The crime rate per 1,000 residents is as follows:

Butler County's violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average of approximately 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Property crime, including burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft, remains a concern but is still below the national average of 22.0 per 1,000 residents. The county's law enforcement continues to work on crime prevention and community safety initiatives to maintain these relatively low crime rates.