Butler township, Indiana
Butler township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Butler township is a geographic entity located in Miami County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 783. The land area covers 28.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 783 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs | ±10.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 197 | ±61 | 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 | 266 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 197 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 69 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $233,000 | ±$64,234 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,434 | ±$25,530 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,535 | ±$11,231 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 36 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 225 | ±83 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.3% | ±12.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF BUTLER
GUS Population: 781 (2024)
ID: 164014
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BUTLER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
5396 E. 775 S., PERU IN 46970-7092
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GUS Population: 35,613 (2024)
ID: 125982
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MIAMI CO COMMISSIONER
25 N BROADWAY, PERU IN 46970-2250
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Butler | KG-06 | Butler, IN | |
| Regular School Butler | 07-12 | Butler, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Converse, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Wabash, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 16.9 mi away | 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46901-6248 |
7654549840
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PERU PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 102 EAST MAIN STREET, PERU, IN, 46970 |
(765) 473-3069
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Indiana University-Kokomo
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College | 18.4 mi away | 2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN, 46902-9003 |
7654532000
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CONVERSE-JACKSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 108 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET, CONVERSE, IN, 46919 |
(765) 395-3344
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Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 19.4 mi away | 196 East Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN, 46902-3650 |
7654534864
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WABASH CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 188 WEST HILL STREET, WABASH, IN, 46992 |
(260) 563-2972
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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
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College | 20.6 mi away | 1900 West 50th Street, Marion, IN, 46953 |
7656772870
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GALVESTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 304 EAST JACKSON, GALVESTON, IN, 46932 |
(574) 699-6170
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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
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College | 20.7 mi away | 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN, 46953-4974 |
7656746901
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WALTON & TIPTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 110 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALTON, IN, 46994 |
(574) 626-2234
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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 WABASH, IN US, located 10.2 miles from Butler township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 17.9° | 25.9° | 2.41" | 7.3" |
| February | 38.0° | 20.3° | 29.2° | 2.25" | 4.8" |
| March | 48.9° | 29.2° | 39.1° | 2.63" | 2.4" |
| April | 61.9° | 39.6° | 50.7° | 3.54" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.1° | 50.9° | 62.0° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.6° | 60.5° | 71.0° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 63.6° | 74.2° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.7° | 72.4° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 54.4° | 66.0° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 43.1° | 54.3° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.0° | 32.5° | 41.7° | 2.91" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.4° | 23.5° | 30.9° | 2.34" | 3.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Grove CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Peru city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Bunker Hill town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| Amboy town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Somerset CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Miami CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1810309586. • 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.