Butler, Kentucky facts for kids
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Butler, Kentucky
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Butler
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Location of Butler in Pendleton County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pendleton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 646 |
| • Density | 3,400.00/sq mi (1,313.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41006
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-11530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403959 |
Butler is a small city in Pendleton County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to govern itself.
In 2020, about 646 people lived in Butler. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Explore Butler, Kentucky
Where is Butler Located?
Butler is in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It's a small city, covering an area of about 0.21 square miles (0.53 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
A Look at Butler's Past
How Butler Began
The city of Butler started around 1852. This was when the Kentucky Central Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the community grow.
Naming the City
Butler officially became a city on February 1, 1868. It was named after William O. Butler. He was a well-known person who represented Kentucky in the U.S. Congress.
People of Butler
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Butler has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1870: 144 people
- 1880: 255 people
- 1890: 560 people
- 1900: 506 people
- 1910: 426 people
- 1920: 406 people
- 1930: 364 people
- 1940: 359 people
- 1950: 404 people
- 1960: 450 people
- 1970: 558 people
- 1980: 663 people
- 1990: 625 people
- 2000: 613 people
- 2010: 612 people
- 2020: 646 people
Who Lives in Butler?
In 2000, there were 613 people living in Butler. They lived in 237 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 43.9% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 2.97 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 31.0% were under 18 years old.
- 11.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 15.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Butler was 29 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Butler (Kentucky) para niños
