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

Population2000201020242029
Butler County332,786368,130391,853391,275

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Age

Population2024
0-422,816
5-924,564
10-1425,432
15-1929,234
20-2431,410
25-2922,642
30-3424,272
35-3924,977
40-4425,320
45-4922,807
50-5423,965
55-5923,557
60-6424,832
65-6922,309
70-7417,075
75-7912,538
80-847,276
85+6,827
18+303,660
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Race

Butler County2024
Total391,853.00
White Alone74.26%
Black Alone9.62%
American Indian Alone0.41%
Asian Alone4.74%
Pacific Islander Alone0.17%
Some Other Race3.81%
Two or More Races6.99%
Hispanic Origin7.24%
Diversity Index50.70

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Growth Rate

Butler County2024 - 2029
Population-0.03%
Households0.17%
Families-0.03%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households123,073135,960147,967149,257
Housing Units129,784148,273156,136157,202
Owner Occupied Units101,558103,539
Renter Occupied Units46,40945,718
Vacant Units8,1697,945

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Home Value

Butler County20242029
Median Home Value$303,624$350,665
Average Home Value$321,037$379,259
<$50,0003,9951,922
$50,000 - $99,9995,3592,266
$100,000 - $149,9997,7943,615
$150,000 - $199,99910,9706,814
$200,000 - $249,9999,1767,490
$250,000 - $299,99912,46512,426
$300,000 - $399,99927,76033,992
$400,000 - $499,99913,11118,410
$500,000 - $749,9998,57213,289
$1,000,000 +380437

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later9,247
2000-200921,490
1990-199923,384
1980-198917,892
1970-197926,372
1960-196913,939
1950-195917,547
1940-19496,320
1939 or Before17,261

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Income

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Income

Butler County20242029
Median Household$78,292$89,677
Average Household$105,774$122,589
Per Capita$40,056$46,878

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Household Income

Butler County2024
<$15,00011,328
$15,000 - $24,9997,964
$25,000 - $34,99910,740
$35,000 - $49,99913,574
$50,000 - $74,99926,851
$75,000 - $99,99920,763
$100,000 - $149,99925,876
$150,000 - $199,99916,182
$200,000+14,689

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+182,553
In-County Residents109,797
Out-of-County Residents69,612
Drive Alone144,450
Carpooled14,075
Public Transport701
Work at Home18,398
Motorcycle193
Bicycle480
Walked3,335
Other877
Less than 5 minutes3,477
5-9 minutes15,266
10-14 minutes21,431
15-19 minutes25,005
20-24 minutes27,382
25-29 minutes12,912
30-34 minutes22,080
35-39 minutes7,904
40-44 minutes7,176
45-59 minutes13,928
60-89 minutes4,952
90+ minutes2,642
Average Travel Time25

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees172,849
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt172
Mining116
Utilities361
Construction8,588
Manufacturing20,092
Wholesale Trade8,769
  
Retail Trade25,543
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers3,349
Furn & Home Furnish Str2,354
Electronics & Appl Store436
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip2,764
Food & Beverage Stores4,322
Health/Pers Care Stores3,304
Gasoline Stations387
Clothing/Accessory Store2,388
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2,018
General Merchandise Str4,221
  
Transportation/Warehouse6,434
Information1,893
  
Finance & Insurance7,092
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn1,615
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv593
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other4,884
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing3,317
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv10,952
Legal Services1,111
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises125
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt4,648
Educational Services12,151
HealthCare/Social Assist24,266
Arts/Entertainment/Rec2,663
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs16,472
Accommodation1,028
Food Srv/Drinking Places15,444
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin9,681
Auto Repair/Maintenance1,653
Public Administration Emp8,963

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Butler County2024
<9th Grade6,468
Some High School13,381
GED9,324
Graduated High School74,462
Some College/No Degree43,440
Associates Degree21,464
Bachelor's Degree57,035
Graduate Degree32,823

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses11,972
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus48
Mining Bus13
Utilities Bus11
Construction Bus961
Manufacturing Bus609
Wholesale Trade Bus498
  
Retail Trade Bus1,526
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus236
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus84
Electronics & Appl Store Bus46
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus129
Food & Beverage Stores Bus216
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus171
Gasoline Stations Bus77
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus136
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus255
General Merchandise Str Bus176
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus312
Information Bus198
  
Finance & Insurance Bus552
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus237
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus138
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus177
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus509
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus953
Legal Services Bus171
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus21
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus419
Educational Services Bus330
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus1,123
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus250
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus938
Accommodation Bus64
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus874
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus1,751
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus296
Public Administration Bus341

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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