Butler, Waukesha County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Butler
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Village
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| Nickname(s):
"Train Town USA"
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| Motto(s):
"Village of Homes & Industry" "A Good Place to Start and a Great Place to Stay"
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Location of Butler in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Wisconsin |
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| County | Waukesha | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,787 | |
| • Density | 2,302.18/sq mi (888.78/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| FIPS code | 55-11475 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582894 | |
Butler is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 1,787 people lived there. It is known as "Train Town USA" because of its strong connection to railroads.
History of Butler
The village of Butler started because of the railroad. In the fall of 1909, a railway company bought land from farmers. They wanted to build large train yards near Milwaukee. These new yards helped reduce traffic in the busy downtown Milwaukee rail yards.
This new area was first called "New Butler." The village was likely named after William Butler. He was a large landowner in the area who came from England in the 1840s.
In 1911, the settlement of "New Butler" officially began in Waukesha County. Railroad workers and their families were the first people to live there. On May 5, 1913, the community officially became a village with about 200 people. It was formed from parts of the towns of Brookfield and Menomonee.
As more railroad activities started, the village grew. People bought land to build new homes and businesses. In 1926, the word "New" was removed, and the village became known simply as Butler.
Geography of Butler
Butler is located in Wisconsin. Its exact location is 43°6′26″N 88°4′8″W / 43.10722°N 88.06889°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Butler
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 564 | — | |
| 1930 | 703 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 778 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,047 | 34.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,274 | 117.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,261 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,059 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,079 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,881 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,841 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,787 | −2.9% | |
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The table above shows how Butler's population has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 564 people. The population grew steadily, reaching its highest point in 1960 with 2,274 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. In 2020, 1,787 people lived in Butler.
Education in Butler
Students in Butler attend schools in the Hamilton School District. This district operates Hamilton High School, where older students go.
