Lake Butler: Economy & Jobs
Households in Lake Butler earn a median $49,922 (1.3× below Union County median $64,146; 1.4× below Florida median $71,711), with homes at a median value of $167,800.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $49,922 — below the Florida median ($72,336). Poverty rate 24.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $49,922 (vs Florida $72,336) |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.7% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% (vs Florida 2.9%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 82.9% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Pct Walked | 4.9% |