Butler County
Butler County, Iowa
Allison, IA 50602
Phone: (319) 267-2487
Fax: (319) 267-2488
www.butlercoiowa.org
In north-central IA, norhwest of Waterloo; established Jan 15, 1851 from Buchanan and Black Hawk counties. Name Origin: For Maj. William Orlando Butler (1791-1880), officer in the War of 1812 and Mexican-American War; U.S. representative from KY (1839-43)
Area (sq mi):: 581.56 (land 580.38; water 1.18) Population per square mile: 26.00
Population 2005: 15,072 State rank: 55 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.50%; 1990-2000 -2.70% Population 2000: 15,305 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 41.30
Income 2000: per capita $17,036; median household $35,883; Population below poverty level: 8.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,996-$23,940
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 22.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 51.60%
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Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler, PA 16003
Phone: (724) 284-5233
Fax: (724) 284-5244
www.co.butler.pa.us
In central portion of western PA, north of Pittsburgh; organized Mar 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Name Origin: For Maj. Gen. Richard Butler (1743-91), officer and Indian commissioner after the American Revolution
Area (sq mi):: 794.79 (land 788.53; water 6.26) Population per square mile: 230.90
Population 2005: 182,087 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 4.60%; 1990-2000 14.50% Population 2000: 174,083 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.60%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 37.60
Income 2000: per capita $20,794; median household $42,308; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,798-$30,055
Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 25.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.40%
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Butler County, Nebraska
David City, NE 68632
Phone: (402) 367-7430
Fax: (402) 367-3329
www.co.butler.ne.us
In east-central NE, west of Omaha; organized Jun 26, 1856 from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For David Butler (1829-91), first governor of NE (1867-71)
Area (sq mi):: 584.41 (land 583.59; water 0.82) Population per square mile: 14.90
Population 2005: 8,720 State rank: 35 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.50%; 1990-2000 1.90% Population 2000: 8,767 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 38.80
Income 2000: per capita $16,394; median household $36,331; Population below poverty level: 8.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,915-$24,710
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 23.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 43.20%
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Butler County, Kansas
El Dorado, KS 67042
Phone: (316) 322-4239
Fax: (316) 321-1011
www.bucoks.com
In east-central KS, east of Wichita; original county, organized Aug 25, 1855 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Andrew Pickens Butler (1796-1857), SC legislator; jurist, and U.S. senator (1846-57)
Area (sq mi):: 1446.42 (land 1427.85; water 18.57) Population per square mile: 43.70
Population 2005: 62,354 State rank: 9 Population change: 2000-20005 4.80%; 1990-2000 17.60% Population 2000: 59,482 (White 93.60%; Black or African American 1.40%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.40%; Other 3.30%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 35.90
Income 2000: per capita $20,150; median household $45,474; Population below poverty level: 7.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,445-$28,159
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.30% Median travel time to work: 22.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 51.60%
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Butler County, Alabama
Greenville, AL 36037
Phone: (334) 382-3612
Fax: (334) 382-3506
In south-central AL; organized Dec 13, 1819 from Conecuh and Montgomery counties. Name Origin: For William Butler (?-1818), GA legislator and soldier, killed by Indians
Area (sq mi):: 777.92 (land 776.87; water 1.05) Population per square mile: 26.70
Population 2005: 20,766 State rank: 49 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.00%; 1990-2000 -2.30% Population 2000: 21,399 (White 58.10%; Black or African American 40.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $15,715; median household $24,791; Population below poverty level: 24.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,924-$22,993
Unemployment (2004): 9.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 26.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.60%
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Butler County, Ohio
Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 887-3278
Fax: (513) 887-3966
www.butlercountyohio.org
On the southwestern border of OH, north of Cincinnati; organized May 1, 1803 from Hamilton County. Name Origin: For Maj. Gen. Richard Butler (1743-91), an officer in the Revolutionary War, PA legislator, and Indian commissioner
Area (sq mi):: 470.20 (land 467.27; water 2.93) Population per square mile: 749.90
Population 2005: 350,412 State rank: 8 Population change: 2000-20005 5.30%; 1990-2000 14.20% Population 2000: 332,807 (White 90.50%; Black or African American 5.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 1.50%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 34.20
Income 2000: per capita $22,076; median household $47,885; Population below poverty level: 8.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,609-$29,864
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.20% Median travel time to work: 23.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 43.60%
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Butler County, Kentucky
Morgantown, KY 42261
Phone: (270) 526-5676
Fax: (270) 526-2658
In western KY, north of Bowling Green; organized Jan 18, 1810 from Logan and Ohio counties. Name Origin: For Maj. Gen. Richard Butler (1743-91), officer and Indian commissioner after the American Revolution
Area (sq mi):: 431.52 (land 428.08; water 3.44) Population per square mile: 31.30
Population 2005: 13,414 State rank: 86 Population change: 2000-20005 3.10%; 1990-2000 15.70% Population 2000: 13,010 (White 97.50%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 36.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,617; median household $29,405; Population below poverty level: 16.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,405-$18,476
Unemployment (2004): 6.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 27.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 39.60%
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Butler County, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Phone: (573) 686-8050
Fax: (573) 686-8066
On the southeastern border of MO, southwest of Cape Girardeau; organized Feb 27, 1849 from Wayne County. Name Origin: For Maj. William Orlando Butler (1791-1880), officer in the War of 1812 and Mexican- American War, U.S. representative from KY (1839-43)
Area (sq mi):: 698.97 (land 697.54; water 1.43) Population per square mile: 59.30
Population 2005: 41,338 State rank: 25 Population change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 5.40% Population 2000: 40,867 (White 91.60%; Black or African American 5.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.70
Income 2000: per capita $15,721; median household $27,228; Population below poverty level: 18.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,834-$24,618
Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 19.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 11.10%
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