Butler County, Nebraska

Butler County: County in Nebraska, United States of America

About

Butler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,395 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,960 inhabitants. Its county seat is David City. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.

Butler County locator map
Location of Butler County on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Butler County

Population : 7,960 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nebraska (United States)
Different from : Butler County, Butler County, Butler County, Butler County, Butler County, Butler County, Butler County
Area : 1514 km2
Water as percent of area : 1%
Land as percent of area : 99%
Named for : William Orlando Butler
Capital : David City
Establishment : January 01, 1868
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 11:26:39 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.46% (2010-2020)
Butler County Nebraska courthouse from E 2 image
Butler County Nebraska courthouse from E 2
Butler County Nebraska courthouse from E 2 image
Butler County Nebraska courthouse from E 2 image

Geography

Butler County is located at 41°13'34"N 97°7'54"W (41.2260800, -97.1317700). It has 8 neighbors: Colfax County, Dodge County, Lancaster County, Platte County, Polk County, Saunders County, Seward County and York County.

Butler County map

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The largest city of Butler County is David City with a population of 2,852. Other cities include, Rising City population 347, Brainard population 318, Dwight population 190 and Octavia population 117. See all Butler County cities & populated places.

Butler County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County.

City Name Population Title
David City 2,852 City in Nebraska
Bellwood 416 Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States
Rising City 347 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Brainard 318 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Dwight 190 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Ulysses 141 Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States
Octavia 117 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Bruno 92 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Linwood 81 Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States
Abie 63 Village in the United States
Garrison 51 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Surprise 40 City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Butler County has 8 neighbours.

  • David City

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Butler County decreased by 5.46% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,395 - census
2011 8,256 -1.68% estimation process
2012 8,252 -0.05% estimation process
2013 8,231 -0.26% estimation process
2014 8,181 -0.61% estimation process
2015 8,058 -1.53% estimation process
2016 7,996 -0.78% estimation process
2017 8,032 0.45% estimation process
2018 8,043 0.14% estimation process
2019 8,016 -0.34% estimation process
2020 7,960 -0.7% estimation process

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Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Douglas County 574,332 County in Oregon, United States
Omaha 478,393 The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
Lancaster County 320,650 County in Nebraska, United States
Lincoln 290,505 The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
Sarpy County 188,856 County in Nebraska, United States
Hall County 61,028 County in Nebraska, United States
Bellevue 53,270 The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Grand Island 51,004 The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
Buffalo County 50,114 County in Wisconsin, United States
Dodge County 36,222 County in Nebraska, United States
Scotts Bluff County 35,299 County in Nebraska, United States
Madison County 34,813 County in Nebraska, United States
Lincoln County 34,347 County in Nebraska, United States
Kearney 34,235 City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
Platte County 33,364 County in Nebraska, United States
Adams County 31,321 County in Nebraska, United States