Butler County, Iowa
Butler County is a county located in the U.S. State of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 15,305. Its county seat is Allison, Iowa6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,506 km² (582 mi²). 1,503 km² (580 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.20% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 15,305 people, 6,175 households, and 4,470 families residing in the county. The population density is 10/km² (26/mi²). There are 6,578 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.95% White, 0.08% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.There are 6,175 households out of which 30.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.80% are married couples living together, 6.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% are non-families. 25.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 20.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $35,883, and the median income for a family is $42,209. Males have a median income of $30,356 versus $20,864 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,036. 8.00% of the population and 6.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.80% are under the age of 18 and 9.40% are 65 or older.
Cities and Towns
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