Butler, Kentucky

Butler is a home rule-class city in Pendleton County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 613 at the 2000 census.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, Butler has a total area of 0.2sqmi, of which 0.2sqmi is land and 4.17% is water.HistoryThe city of Butler was established around 1852 when the Kentucky Central Railroad was built through the area. When it was incorporated on February 1, 1868, the city was named for area's earlier U.S. representative William O. Butler.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 613 people, 237 households, and 164 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,632.4 people per square mile (1,029.0/km²). There were 268 housing units at an average density of 1,150.9 per square mile (449.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.49% African American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.