Butler

City in Bates County, Missouri

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Butler is a city in Bates County, Missouri, with 4,220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Passaic, 4.3 miles N.

About Butler

Butler is a city in and the county seat of Bates County, Missouri, United States and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 4,220 at the 2020 census.The city is named for William Orlando Butler, an American military and political figure of the early and mid-19th century. It is located approximately 50 mi (80 km) south of Kansas City, Missouri on Interstate 49.

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Living in Butler

Median household income
$42,151
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$893/mo
Median age
36.3
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Butler, MO population

Butler had 4,220 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,220
Density1,038 per sq mi (401 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Butler at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyBates County
TypeCity
Population4,220 (2020)
Land area4.07 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates38.2594° N, 94.3395° W
ZIP code64730
Official websiteci.butler.mo.us
Census code (GEOID)2910054

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Butler

What county is Butler in?

Butler is in Bates County, Missouri.

What is the population of Butler, MO?

4,220 people lived in Butler at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Butler, MO?

The ZIP code of Butler is 64730.

What is the elevation of Butler?

863 feet (263 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Butler?

Passaic (4.3 mi), Adrian (10.0 mi), Foster (11.2 mi), Rich Hill (11.4 mi), Amoret (13.4 mi).

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