Butler
City in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler is a city in Butler County, Pennsylvania, with 13,502 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,043 ft (318 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meadowood, 1.4 miles S.
- 13,502residents (2020 Census)
- 1,043 ftelevation · 318 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 4,966 / sq mipopulation density
- 16045ZIP code
About Butler
Butler is a city in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. It is 35 miles (56 km) north of Pittsburgh and part of the Greater Pittsburgh region. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,502.
Butler is named after Major General Richard Butler, who died in the 1791 Battle of the Wabash. Settled in 1803 by John and Samuel Cunningham, it became a borough in 1817 and a city in 1918. Initially populated by Irish and Scottish immigrants, Butler saw a large influx of German settlers in the early 19th century. It contributed to the Steel Belt manufacturing region as home to the Standard Steel Car Company, which produced early all-steel railcars, and the American Bantam Car Company, known for developing the original Willys Jeep.
The Butler Area Public Library, built in 1921, was Pennsylvania's last Carnegie library. The city also hosts the Butler Little Theatre, active since 1941, and notable sites such as the Butler County Courthouse and Butler Armory. Annual events include the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and the Butler Italian Festival. Though manufacturing jobs declined by the late 1970s, Butler has sought economic revitalization, with key employers including Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Area School District, and VA Butler Healthcare.
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Living in Butler
- Median household income
- $44,247
- Median home value
- $108,100
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Butler had 13,502 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,502 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,966 per sq mi (1,917 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butler at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,502 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.72 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8616° N, 79.8962° W |
| ZIP code | 16045 |
| Official website | cityofbutler.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4210464 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butler
- Meadowood1.4 mi S
- Homeacre-Lyndora1.5 mi NW
- Oak Hills2.6 mi S
- East Butler2.8 mi NE
- Meridian3.1 mi W
- Summit3.4 mi E
- Shanor-Northvue3.8 mi N
- Center4.5 mi N
- Renfrew5.1 mi SW
- Oakland5.2 mi NE
- Penn5.3 mi S
- Nixon5.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Butler
What county is Butler in?
Butler is in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Butler, PA?
13,502 people lived in Butler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butler, PA?
The ZIP code of Butler is 16045.
What is the elevation of Butler?
1,043 feet (318 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butler?
Meadowood (1.4 mi), Homeacre-Lyndora (1.5 mi), Oak Hills (2.6 mi), East Butler (2.8 mi), Meridian (3.1 mi).
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