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Butler County, NE: growth, migration and housing
Butler County has 8,507 residents, up 1.8% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 177 households moved in and 220 moved out (-43 net), while a net $1.0M of income left. Median household income is $79,268, the median home $184,200 and median rent $776 a month.
In Nebraska: 23rd of 93 counties for 5-year population growth · 64th of 80 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 12th of 93 counties for median household income · 31st of 93 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Platte County, NE | 55 | $2.8M |
| Lancaster County, NE | 31 | $3.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Butler County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Platte County, NE | 42 | $1.7M |
| Lancaster County, NE | 38 | $1.9M |
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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.