Village of Butler History
The Village of Butler, known as Train Town USA, was established on the west side of 124th Street as the Chicago & North Western Railway purchased land on the east side of the street for a major railroad yard to ease freight congestion in the City of Milwaukee. Originally called New Butler, the Village was incorporated in 1913. Railroad workers, businessmen, and developers settled there, drawn to the opportunities associated with the railroad. Butler has an area of about one square mile and is located on the eastern edge of Waukesha County, bordering Milwaukee County, about 10 miles from downtown Milwaukee.
Village of Butler Demographics
As of April 2024
Age Range
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Butler Median Age0
Waukesha County Median Age
Village of Butler Labor Force
As of April 2024
Major Private Employers
The largest private employers in the city are in the education, manufacturing, and health care industry sectors.
| Western States Envelope | 500 - 999 |
| Cargill Meat Solutions | 250 - 499 |
| Actuant Corp | 100 - 249 |
| Interstate Power Systems | 100 - 249 |
| MRPC | 100 - 249 |
| Circle Electric | 50 - 99 |
| Kelbe Brothers Equipment | 50 - 99 |
| Ries Graphics | 50 - 99 |
| Inland Detroit Diesel-Allison | 50 - 99 |
| American Sewer Parts | 50 - 99 |
| Packerland Rent-A-Mat Inc | 50 - 99 |
Waukesha Jobs by Industry
*Unemployment rate for Waukesha County as of April 2024
Educational Opportunities
As of April 2024
Butler is served by the Hamilton School District, which is regularly recognized for high-achieving results, and facilities—including the Hamilton Fine Arts Center and the Hamilton Athletic Center—that provide a physical environment that supports student success. The Butler Public Library is a member of the Waukesha and Jefferson Counties Bridges Library System.
What we offer
Numerous higher education opportunities are also available to Butler residents around Waukesha County and in neighboring counties. Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), located in Pewaukee, offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and short-term certificates. Carroll University, a private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, and UWM at Waukesha—a two-year campus affiliated with UW-Milwaukee—are both located in the City of Waukesha. In addition, Milwaukee County is home to 15 universities, including UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Together, these universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
