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Butte, AK

Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.

Population

4,085

Land area

33.8sq mi

People per sq mi

121

ZIP codes

0

Butte and its ZIP codes

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Butte at a glance

  • Butte is about 94 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • It is the 30th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • Households here earn a median of $101,042 a year, 9% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $374,600 (6% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,610 a month.

Local data for Butte, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Butte, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,042

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$374,600

Median rent

$1,610/mo

Homeownership

82.9%

Bachelor's or higher

33.7%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

34.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (740), Irish Americans (385), Norwegian Americans (192).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PPP loans are for Butte.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,212

29,978 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,994

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$869M

FY 2026, $8,115 per person

Matanuska-Susitna Borough economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Butte, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.3%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked4.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Butte, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

55

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

195

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

70° / 12°F

15.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Butte, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Butte

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalmerCity4.7 mi5.1
Knik RiverCensus-designated place5.6 mi81.7
Farm LoopCensus-designated place7.5 mi9.1
GatewayCensus-designated place7.8 mi18.4
Lazy MountainCensus-designated place7.8 mi58.6
South LakesCensus-designated place11 mi7.8
North LakesCensus-designated place11 mi15.5
Buffalo SoapstoneCensus-designated place11 mi22.1
Sutton-AlpineCensus-designated place14 mi57.6
FishhookCensus-designated place15 mi65.2
WasillaCity15 mi12.4
TanainaCensus-designated place16 mi30.3
Meadow LakesCensus-designated place21 mi75.5
Knik-FairviewCensus-designated place24 mi73.5
ChickaloonCensus-designated place25 mi67.1
HoustonCity26 mi23.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Butte, AK in?
Butte is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Butte, AK?
About 4,085 people live in Butte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Butte?
Nearby places include Palmer (4.7 mi), Knik River (5.6 mi), Farm Loop (7.5 mi), Gateway (7.8 mi), Lazy Mountain (7.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023