Butler city, Pennsylvania
Butler city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Butler city is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,879. The land area covers 2.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,879 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,116 | ±289 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,308 | ±331 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,116 | ±289 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,192 | ±208 |
| Median Home Value | $108,100 | ±$12,834 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | ±$36 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,247 | ±$4,007 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,500 | ±$3,103 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,744 | ±422 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,015 | ±391 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.3% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,010 (2024)
ID: 173842
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
140 W NORTH ST, BUTLER PA 16001-5298
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GUS Population: 199,341 (2024)
ID: 209218
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1208, BUTLER PA 16003-1208
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Butler | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | 06-08 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | 09-12 | Butler, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Butler | 09-12 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Butler | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-3 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA
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Hospital | City address association | ONE HOSPITAL WAY, BUTLER, PA, 16001 |
(724) 284-4403
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Butler Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 0.2 mi away | 233 S Main St, Butler, PA, 16001 |
7242870708
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BUTLER AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN ST, BUTLER, PA, 16001 |
(724) 287-1715
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Butler County Community College
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College | 2.4 mi away | 107 College Drive, Butler, PA, 16002 |
7242878711
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PROSPECT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 357 MAIN STREET, PROSPECT, PA, 16052 |
(724) 865-9718
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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College | 16.0 mi away | 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 |
7247389000
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SAXONBURG AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 240 WEST MAIN ST, SAXONBURG, PA, 16056 |
(724) 352-4810
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Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 120 Market St, Kittanning, PA, 16201 |
7245482031
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EVANS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 204 S. JACKSON STREET, EVANS CITY, PA, 16033 |
(724) 538-8695
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Citizens School of Nursing
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College | 20.6 mi away | 539 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA, 15084 |
7243375090
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BUTLER 2 SW, PA US, located 1.7 miles from Butler city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3° | 17.3° | 25.8° | 3.36" | 11.3" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.3° | 27.8° | 2.66" | 9.7" |
| March | 46.4° | 25.2° | 35.8° | 3.28" | 5.3" |
| April | 60.0° | 34.6° | 47.3° | 3.50" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.0° | 44.8° | 57.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 54.3° | 66.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 58.2° | 70.0° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 56.8° | 68.8° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 49.6° | 61.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.9° | 38.9° | 50.4° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.7° | 29.7° | 39.7° | 3.34" | 1.1" |
| December | 39.1° | 23.2° | 31.2° | 3.37" | 6.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Meadowood CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Homeacre-Lyndora CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Oak Hills CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| East Butler borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Meridian CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201910464. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.