Butler County GIS Maps
Butler County, Nebraska, has 8,369 residents across 8,626 parcels and covers 584.9 square miles. The population declined 0.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Butler County is 31023.
David City is the county's largest population center. Butler County also includes 10 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 34 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Butler County Trends
- Population
- 8,369▾
- Median Home Value
- $165,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,578▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Butler County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Butler County Parcels
Butler County has 8,626 mapped parcels covering 394,981 acres. The median assessed value is $241,870. The median lot size is 5.45 acres. 3,929 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Butler County Parcel viewer here.
Butler County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 8,626 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 4,289 | 49.7% |
| Land use code | 8,626 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 8,626 | 100% |
| Land value | 8,626 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 8,626 | 100% |
| Acreage | 8,626 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 8,626 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Butler County parcel records.
Butler County Population
Butler County had 8,369 residents in 2020. That was 0.3% lower than in 2010. Butler County had 398 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 14 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include David City, Bellwood and Rising City.
Population Trend in Butler County NE
Butler County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Butler County Zip Codes
Butler County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include David City (68632), Bellwood (68624) and Rising City (68658). David City is the largest zip by population, with about 3,966 residents or 47% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 68% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Butler County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68632 | David City | 3,966 | ▾ -0.6% |
| 68624 | Bellwood | 1,012 | ▾ -4.7% |
| 68658 | Rising City | 691 | ▴ 1.2% |
| 68626 | Brainard | 627 | ▴ 2.1% |
| 68635 | Dwight | 487 | ▾ -0.8% |
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Butler County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Butler County Demographics
Butler County has a median age of 42.7, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 23.8% of residents are under 18, while 20.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Butler County NE
Median Age
42.7
Under 18
23.8%
Age 65+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
25.2%
Butler County School Districts
Butler County is served by 7 public school districts with 9,578 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Columbus Public Schools, Schuyler Community Schools and Seward Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 80% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Butler County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Public Schools | 4,171 | 43.5% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Schuyler Community Schools | 1,977 | 20.6% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Seward Public Schools | 1,485 | 15.5% | ▴ 1% |
| David City Public Schools | 700 | 7.3% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Centennial Public Schools | 515 | 5.4% | ▴ 3.6% |
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Butler County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Butler County Housing & Real Estate
Butler County has a median home value of $165,700 and a median gross rent of $753. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $254,225 and homes spent about 72 days on the market.
Butler County Housing Mix
Butler County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Butler County Housing Trends
Butler County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Butler County, NE
Butler County has 307 business listings across 153 categories. The largest categories in Butler County business listings are Public And Government Association (14, 4.6%), Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 3.3%), and Banks & Credit Unions (8, 2.6%). The full Butler County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Butler County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Butler County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Public And Government Association | 14 | 4.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 3.3% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 8 | 2.6% |
| Elementary School | 7 | 2.3% |
| Post Offices | 7 | 2.3% |
| Catholic Church | 7 | 2.3% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 2.3% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 7 | 2.3% |
| Retirement Home | 6 | 2.0% |
| Libraries | 5 | 1.6% |
Butler County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| David City Chiropractic | Acupuncture | David City |
| Benes Service | Agricultural Service | David City |
| Central Valley Ag | Agriculture | Ulysses |
| Bongers Sky Ranch Airfield | Airport | Butler County |
| Abie's Place | American Restaurants | Abie |
| Renee's Same As It Ever Was | Antique Store | David City |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | David City |
| David City Football Stadium | Attractions And Activities | David City |
| Moravec Auction Company | Auction House | David City |
| Winfield's | Auditorium | David City |
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Butler County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Butler County Basemaps
Butler County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Butler County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Butler County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.