Tracking our progress: How is population growth shaping Butler County’s future?
Traffic cones and construction vehicles are a sign of the continued growth spurt in Butler County. Since 2000, nearly 20,000 new residents are calling the county home, according to the 2024 U.S. Census figures. Projections expect the population to top 210,000 in the next four years opening the county to third-class status.
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The Butler County commissioners said their investments in the last 10 years have been the greatest in the county’s history. With $500 million in projects underway, the county — already dressed in construction orange — is predicted to continue growing.
Now a class-four county, the 225-year-old governmental entity reached a population of 199,341 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up from 198,665 in 2023. When it surpasses 210,000 residents, the county commissioners will have the option to sign a resolution moving the county from fourth to third class.
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