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Butler County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Butler County has 41,904 residents, down 0.4% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 880 households moved in and 944 moved out (-64 net), while a net $4.2M of income left. Median household income is $49,089, the median home $145,100 and median rent $780 a month.
In Missouri: 90th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 85th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 101st of 115 counties for median household income · 87th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Butler County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley County, MO | 92 | $3.4M |
| Wayne County, MO | 77 | $3.2M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 67 | $2.8M |
| Dunklin County, MO | 51 | $1.5M |
| Carter County, MO | 49 | $2.4M |
| Greene County, MO | 28 | $1.0M |
| Scott County, MO | 23 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Butler County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley County, MO | 107 | $4.7M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 97 | $3.5M |
| Wayne County, MO | 55 | $1.8M |
| Dunklin County, MO | 42 | $1.2M |
| Carter County, MO | 38 | $2.5M |
| Cape Girardeau County, MO | 36 | $1.3M |
| Greene County, MO | 30 | $0.9M |
| Craighead County, AR | 24 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.