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Butler, WI


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Butler, Wisconsin

Butler, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 6 miles NW of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 9 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Butler has a population of 1,881.

The People and Families of Butler

In Butler, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Butler live independently, in one-person housing. The village has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Butler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Butler had a median family income of $50,903. Butler isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Butler residents, with $2,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Butler Housing

In Butler, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Butler, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Butler; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the village is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyButler Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Butler Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Butler Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Butler Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Butler Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Butler People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Butler, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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