Butler
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Tennessee
Butler is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Johnson County, Tennessee, with 297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,995 ft (608 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hunter, 7.1 miles NW.
- 297residents (2020 Census)
- 1,995 ftelevation · 608 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 389 / sq mipopulation density
- 37640ZIP code
About Butler
Butler is an unincorporated community in Johnson County in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located along the northern shore of Watauga Lake.
Butler is served by a post office, assigned ZIP Code 37640.
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- Median household income
- $64,188
- Median age
- 59.3
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Butler had 297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 389 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butler at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 297 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,995 ft (608 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3571° N, 82.0356° W |
| ZIP code | 37640 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4710080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butler
- Hunter7.1 mi NW
- Hampton9.4 mi SW
- Valley Forge9.6 mi SW
- Biltmore10.4 mi W
- Elizabethton11.3 mi W
- Roan Mountain11.9 mi S
- Beech Mountain, NC13.1 mi SE
- Elk Park, NC14.1 mi S
- Watauga14.3 mi W
- Central14.6 mi W
- Cove Creek, NC14.7 mi E
- Mountain City15.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Butler
What county is Butler in?
Butler is in Johnson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Butler, TN?
297 people lived in Butler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butler, TN?
The ZIP code of Butler is 37640.
What is the elevation of Butler?
1,995 feet (608 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butler?
Hunter (7.1 mi), Hampton (9.4 mi), Valley Forge (9.6 mi), Biltmore (10.4 mi), Elizabethton (11.3 mi).
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