Butler County

Butler County is a vibrant and growing community. Life in Butler County is not just about business; it's a community that embraces its residents with open arms in both the business sector and daily life.

Alexander Hamilton statue in Butler County, OH

Butler County is strategically located between Cincinnati and Dayton, offering rich resources and world-class infrastructure. This prime location, combined with a skilled workforce and a pro-business climate, makes Butler County ideal for business.

The local economy has rapidly diversified, attracting new businesses to the community. Today, Butler County is a hub for product distribution for national and international companies beyond the traditional industries.

As a result, Butler County continues to grow, with the population forecasted to exceed 450,000 by 2040. Employment is projected to grow at an annual rate of 1.5%, creating over 30,000 new jobs. Real personal income and retail sales are projected to increase by 3.5% and 4% per year, respectively. This growth rate aligns with Ohio's overall economic expansion, making Butler County a leading area for business and community development.

Butler County Fast Facts

  • Located between Cincinnati and Dayton, Butler County businesses draw on the labor force from both MSAs.
  • Population: 388,420
  • Jobs: 169,549
  • GDP: $22,289,285,304

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Butler County332,786368,130396,087399,762

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Age

Population2025
0-422,581
5-924,201
10-1424,946
15-1930,259
20-2431,329
25-2924,234
30-3424,152
35-3925,034
40-4425,520
45-4923,135
50-5423,328
55-5923,203
60-6424,532
65-6923,090
70-7417,969
75-7913,526
80-848,073
85+6,975
18+309,072
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Race

Butler County2025
Total396,087.00
White Alone73.78%
Black Alone9.72%
American Indian Alone0.4%
Asian Alone5.11%
Pacific Islander Alone0.17%
Some Other Race3.77%
Two or More Races7.04%
Hispanic Origin7.15%
Diversity Index51.20

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Growth Rate

Butler County2025 - 2030
Population0.18%
Households0.31%
Families0.09%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households123,073135,960149,054151,405
Housing Units129,784148,273157,108159,302
Owner Occupied Units101,630103,988
Renter Occupied Units47,42447,417
Vacant Units8,0547,897

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Home Value

Butler County20252030
Median Home Value$304,575$356,409
Average Home Value$332,983$391,760
<$50,0003,2202,075
$50,000 - $99,9995,2062,443
$100,000 - $149,9997,4083,602
$150,000 - $199,99910,4276,552
$200,000 - $249,99911,2748,805
$250,000 - $299,99912,09311,352
$300,000 - $399,99925,63030,403
$400,000 - $499,99914,43820,679
$500,000 - $749,9998,81913,562
$1,000,000 +1,2782,020

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later10,389
2000-200921,982
1990-199922,859
1980-198918,349
1970-197925,797
1960-196913,776
1950-195917,563
1940-19495,713
1939 or Before17,363

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Income

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Income

Butler County20252030
Median Household$84,689$97,034
Average Household$107,725$119,965
Per Capita$40,671$45,567

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Household Income

Butler County2025
<$15,00011,828
$15,000 - $24,9998,311
$25,000 - $34,99910,495
$35,000 - $49,99915,548
$50,000 - $74,99919,834
$75,000 - $99,99918,757
$100,000 - $149,99931,394
$150,000 - $199,99916,503
$200,000+16,384

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+183,302
In-County Residents110,819
Out-of-County Residents69,322
Drive Alone140,630
Carpooled15,119
Public Transport625
Work at Home21,674
Motorcycle248
Bicycle554
Walked3,209
Other1,178
Less than 5 minutes3,525
5-9 minutes14,140
10-14 minutes21,035
15-19 minutes25,222
20-24 minutes27,411
25-29 minutes13,303
30-34 minutes21,966
35-39 minutes8,022
40-44 minutes7,094
45-59 minutes12,697
60-89 minutes4,706
90+ minutes2,507
Average Travel Time25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees161,188
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt206
Mining181
Utilities360
Construction8,601
Manufacturing17,506
Wholesale Trade7,717
  
Retail Trade23,315
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers3,289
Furn & Home Furnish Str2,069
Electronics & Appl Store420
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip2,817
Food & Beverage Stores4,135
Health/Pers Care Stores3,163
Gasoline Stations403
Clothing/Accessory Store1,230
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music1,644
General Merchandise Str4,145
  
Transportation/Warehouse5,265
Information1,901
  
Finance & Insurance7,176
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn1,641
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv645
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other4,890
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing3,530
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv9,011
Legal Services1,135
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises181
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt4,498
Educational Services11,576
HealthCare/Social Assist24,176
Arts/Entertainment/Rec2,830
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs16,172
Accommodation1,109
Food Srv/Drinking Places15,063
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin8,321
Auto Repair/Maintenance1,395
Public Administration Emp8,590

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Butler County2025
<9th Grade6,969
Some High School13,629
GED9,332
Graduated High School74,390
Some College/No Degree43,081
Associates Degree24,779
Bachelor's Degree57,196
Graduate Degree33,395

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses12,011
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus52
Mining Bus14
Utilities Bus12
Construction Bus997
Manufacturing Bus632
Wholesale Trade Bus488
  
Retail Trade Bus1,540
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus236
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus85
Electronics & Appl Store Bus49
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus136
Food & Beverage Stores Bus217
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus170
Gasoline Stations Bus81
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus143
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus253
General Merchandise Str Bus170
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus296
Information Bus197
  
Finance & Insurance Bus563
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus243
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus145
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus175
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus517
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus970
Legal Services Bus170
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus20
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus433
Educational Services Bus334
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus1,165
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus268
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus955
Accommodation Bus64
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus891
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus1,749
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus309
Public Administration Bus329

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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