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Butler, PA


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Butler, Pennsylvania

Butler, Pennsylvania, in Butler county, is 29 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The people of the city are in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Butler has a population of 15,121.

The People and Families of Butler

In Butler, about 41% of adults are married. Lots of people in Butler live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Butler had a median family income of $35,893.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Butler residents, with $18,049. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Butler Housing

In Butler, 45% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Butler rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Butler, 88% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Butler; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Butler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Butler Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Butler Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Butler, PA

Comparing Butler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built12

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