What kinds of homes are in Butler, IN?
Butler, IN has 1,123 (±165) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 553 homes per square mile of land.
76.8% are detached single-family houses.
8.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
8.8% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,123 (±165)
- Detached houses
- 76.8%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 8.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 8.8%
Homes in Butler by building size
| Building type | Butler | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 76.8% (±7.3 points) | 78.7% | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 1.0% | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 3.0% (±2.9 points) | 3.6% | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 5.0% (±3.7 points) | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 4.7% (±4.7 points) | 1.9% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 3.7% (±4.0 points) | 3.3% | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Butler, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from DeKalb County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (13.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Butler
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | — | 8.8% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Wilmington Township | 2.7 mi | 6.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford Township (DeKalb County) | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | 4.0 mi | 6.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Township (DeKalb County) | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±42.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgerton | 6.5 mi | 1.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (DeKalb County) | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Township (Defiance County) | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Township | 7.6 mi | 0.8% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Joseph Township, OH (0.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | 11.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 2 | Ashley | 11.7% (±5.3 points) |
| 3 | Union Township (DeKalb County) | 11.6% (±3.5 points) |
| 4 | Butler | 8.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Smithfield Township | 8.6% (±4.1 points) |
| 6 | Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | 6.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 7 | Wilmington Township | 6.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 8 | Garrett | 4.8% (±2.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Waterloo | 4.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Keyser Township | 4.2% (±2.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Butler
How many homes are in Butler?
Butler, IN has an estimated 1,123 (±165) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Butler houses or apartments?
76.8% are detached houses and 3.1% attached houses, while 16.8% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Butler?
8.0% of homes in Butler are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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