Butler, Missouri
| Butler, Missouri | |
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| Coordinates: 38°15′31″N 94°20′6″W / 38.25861°N 94.33500°WCoordinates: 38°15′31″N 94°20′6″W / 38.25861°N 94.33500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bates |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| • Land | 4.07 sq mi (10.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,219 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 4,209 |
| • Density | 1,036.6/sq mi (400.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 64730 |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-10054[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0715118[5] |
Butler is a city in Bates County, Missouri, United States.[6] The population was 4,219 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Bates County.[7]
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Geography [edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.08 square miles (10.57 km2), of which, 4.07 square miles (10.54 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics [edit]
2010 census [edit]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 4,219 people, 1,739 households, and 1,031 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,036.6 inhabitants per square mile (400.2 /km2). There were 2,047 housing units at an average density of 502.9 per square mile (194.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 2.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 1,739 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
2000 census [edit]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 4,209 people, 1,723 households, and 1,047 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,089.5 people per square mile (421.0/km²). There were 1,914 housing units at an average density of 495.4 per square mile (191.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 1.92% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.
There were 1,723 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,531, and the median income for a family was $31,596. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,523 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,237. About 15.4% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people [edit]
- Robert A. Heinlein, science fiction author, who mentioned the town in his short story "Requiem."
- Charles O'Rear, photographer
- Stan Wall, former Major League Baseball player
References [edit]
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
External links [edit]
- City of Butler
- Historic maps of Butler in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri
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