Butler, Indiana
| Butler, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 41°25′49″N 84°52′19″W / 41.43028°N 84.87194°WCoordinates: 41°25′49″N 84°52′19″W / 41.43028°N 84.87194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ron Walter (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,684 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 2,687 |
| • Density | 1,284.2/sq mi (495.8/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 46721 |
| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-09532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0431897 |
| Website | http://www.butler.in.us |
Butler is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,684 at the 2010 census.
Butler was platted in 1856 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was likely named for David Butler, a pioneer. Butler was incorporated in as a town 1866, and as a city in 1903.
The Downtown Butler Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Butler is located at 41°25′49″N 84°52′19″W / 41.430166°N 84.871859°W.
According to the 2010 census, Butler has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,684 people, 951 households, and 668 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,284.2 inhabitants per square mile (495.8/km2). There were 1,089 housing units at an average density of 521.1 per square mile (201.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
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