Butler County, Kansas' largest county is mostly rolling grass covered hills with broad river valleys winding through them. The county was founded in 1855 and contains 1,428 sq miles. Petroleum production, refining, farming, ranching, manufacturing, and the newest state correctional facility help to diversify the economy.
| Land Area (square miles) -- 2000 |
1,428 |
| Total Population -- 2008 |
63,562 |
| Average Population Density (per sq. mile) -- 2008 |
45 |
| Median Age -- 2000 |
35.9 |
| Educational Attainment -- 2000 (Population Age 25+) |
|
| High School Graduate or Higher |
87.3% |
| Some College -- No Degree |
27.2% |
| Associate Degree |
7.4% |
| Bachelor Degree or Higher |
20.4% |
| Average 1-Way Commute to Work (minutes) -- 2000 |
22.9 |
| Civilian Labor Force -- December 2009 |
33,429 |
| Unemployed |
2,312 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.9% |
| Business Establishments -- 2007 |
1,347 |
| Employees |
12,648 |
| Average Annual Pay |
$28,900 |
| Median Household Income -- 2008 |
$57,678 |
Source
Land Area, Median Age, Educational Attainment, Average 1-Way Commute to Work -- 2000 Census | Population (July 1 Estimates) -- Census Bureau | Labor Force Data -- Kansas Department of Labor | Business Establishments, Employees, Average Annual Wage/Salary Pay -- County Business Patterns (Census Bureau) | Median Household Income -- Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (Census Bureau)
