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Butterfield, TX
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Texas.
Population
71
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Butterfield and its ZIP codes
Butterfield at a glance
- Butterfield is 81% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Butterfield.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
338,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.3B
FY 2026, $11,900 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Butterfield, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
649
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,695
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butterfield, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
27.3%
U.S. 12.1% +15.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
35.6%
U.S. 11.1% +24.5 pts
Cities near Butterfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Meadows NorthCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 15.6 |
| Homestead Meadows SouthCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Horizon CityCity | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| SparksCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort BlissCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17.9 |
| SocorroCity | 18 mi | 22 |
| ClintTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| Morning GloryCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| San ElizarioCity | 21 mi | 6.9 |
| FabensCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.3 |
| Chaparral, NMCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 59.1 |
| El PasoCity | 25 mi | 258.8 |
| TornilloCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.5 |
| WestwayCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butterfield, TX in?
- Butterfield is in El Paso County, Texas.
- What is the population of Butterfield, TX?
- About 71 people live in Butterfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butterfield?
- Nearby places include Homestead Meadows North (5 mi), Homestead Meadows South (5.6 mi), Horizon City (13 mi), Agua Dulce (14 mi), Sparks (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023