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Butler County, KS market data
How Butler County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 69,484
- +3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 25,338
- Median household income
- $81,610
- +26.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $217,600
- Jobs located here
- 20,149
- Highest market score
- 88
- Grocery and convenience stores, #61 of 2,402 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Butler County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Butler County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Butler County has an estimated 69,484 people and 25,338 households. Population estimates put the population change in Butler County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.1%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Butler County is $81,610, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Butler County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (75).
Of the business types scored in Butler County, grocery and convenience stores (88), gyms (87) and grocery stores (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery and convenience stores, that ranks #61 of 2,402 scored counties.
Butler County is part of the Wichita metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Butler County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Butler County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and convenience stores | 88 | #61 of 2,402 | 21 | 8.3 | $7.5M | 220 | 3 |
| Gyms | 87 | #23 of 1,792 | 9 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 203 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 87 | #77 of 2,070 | 6 | 2.4 | $26.1M | 281 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 85 | #20 of 1,886 | 13 | 5.1 | $2.8M | 287 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 84 | #84 of 2,358 | 20 | 7.9 | $4.2M | 175 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 83 | #111 of 2,261 | 10 | 3.9 | $15.7M | 199 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 81 | #57 of 2,088 | 21 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 171 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 80 | #85 of 1,889 | 15 | 5.9 | $6.8M | 164 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 80 | #146 of 2,210 | 34 | 13.4 | $1.5M | 172 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 80 | #161 of 2,087 | 24 | 9.5 | $2.1M | 169 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #173 of 2,405 | 106 | 41.8 | $963K | 145 | 31 |
| Tire shops | 77 | #139 of 1,530 | 10 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 133 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 77 | #190 of 2,401 | 97 | 38.3 | $343K | 128 | 34 |
| Car washes and detailing | 76 | #112 of 1,451 | 11 | 4.3 | $3M | 120 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 76 | #138 of 1,611 | 6 | 2.4 | $1.8M | 182 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #197 of 2,378 | 59 | 23.3 | $564K | 127 | 24 |
| Physical therapy | 75 | #134 of 1,422 | 9 | 3.6 | $4.1M | 170 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 74 | #100 of 1,334 | 10 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 118 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #268 of 2,405 | 200 | 78.9 | $510K | 138 | 93 |
| Spas and skin care | 72 | #179 of 1,769 | 19 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 72 | #185 of 1,356 | 10 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 138 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #370 of 2,339 | 52 | 20.5 | $499K | 116 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #261 of 1,302 | 10 | 3.9 | $3.7M | 117 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #535 of 2,394 | 127 | 50.1 | $289K | 190 | 80 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #430 of 1,656 | 16 | 6.3 | $2.3M | 129 | 41 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 63 | #514 of 2,063 | 29 | 11.4 | $3.5M | 95 | 9 |
| House cleaning | 61 | #227 of 847 | 5 | 2.0 | $6.4M | 100 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 60 | #660 of 2,385 | 99 | 39.1 | $262K | 123 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 59 | #460 of 1,327 | 11 | 4.3 | $3M | 98 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 58 | #540 of 1,461 | 15 | 5.9 | $1.5M | 58 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 57 | #431 of 1,177 | 9 | 3.6 | $7.9M | 94 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 54 | #613 of 1,493 | 14 | 5.5 | $2.3M | 78 | 20 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 53 | #376 of 887 | 7 | 2.8 | Index only | 134 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #898 of 2,176 | 48 | 18.9 | Index only | 140 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #1,034 of 2,222 | 38 | 15.0 | $2.7M | 88 | 52 |
| Electricians | 50 | #587 of 1,160 | 8 | 3.2 | $8.9M | 74 | 17 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,135 of 2,229 | 60 | 23.7 | Index only | 140 | 39 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #758 of 1,328 | 16 | 6.3 | $1.6M | 97 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 48 | #939 of 1,771 | 24 | 9.5 | $1.3M | 80 | 31 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #872 of 1,490 | 21 | 8.3 | $1.7M | 73 | 12 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,201 of 2,090 | 32 | 12.6 | $3.2M | 63 | 52 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,335 of 2,200 | 36 | 14.2 | $619K | 70 | 20 |
| Funeral homes | 42 | #926 of 1,472 | 10 | 3.9 | $361K | 53 | 6 |
| Pest control | 40 | #486 of 699 | 5 | 2.0 | $6.4M | 63 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,639 of 2,057 | 48 | 18.9 | $1.5M | 61 | 50 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,442 of 1,707 | 31 | 12.2 | $2.3M | 48 | 28 |
| Veterinarians | 31 | #1,194 of 1,485 | 17 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 48 | 17 |
| Insurance agencies | 30 | #1,812 of 2,272 | 53 | 20.9 | $952K | 76 | 39 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | Index only | 164 | 14 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $17.1M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $25.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $11.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $33.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Butler County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $33.3M | $1,314 | 137 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $83.6M | $3,299 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $102.1M | $4,028 | 99 |
| Groceries | $156.7M | $6,185 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $26M | $1,025 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $11M | $433 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.8M | $940 | 96 |
| Medical and dental services | $36.7M | $1,450 | 113 |
| Pets | $22.3M | $879 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $51.4M | $2,030 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $50.4M | $1,991 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $71.2M | $2,809 | 93 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32.1M | $1,268 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $365.1M | $14,411 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Butler County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 69,484+3.1% since 2020
- Households
- 25,338
- Median age
- 39.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,430 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 48
- Median household income
- $81,610+26.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,506
- Median home value
- $217,600
- Jobs located here
- 20,149
- Daytime population
- 57,947Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Butler County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Butler County at 69,484 people in 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 25,338 households. Median household income rose 26.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Butler County, KS spend?
Households in Butler County spend about $365.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $156.7M on groceries and $102.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Butler County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Butler County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Butler County are for grocery and convenience stores (88), gyms (87) and grocery stores (87). Butler County ranks #61 of 2,402 scored counties for grocery and convenience stores.
How does Butler County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Butler County is $81,610 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $217,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Butler County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Butler County, each ranked against other counties.
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