Study Butte Facts
| Area | 4.9 mi² |
| Population | 221 |
| Male Population | 108 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 113 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +176.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.2% |
| Median Age | 35.4 years (Male: 39.6, Female: 32.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $58,427 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 29.31825, -103.53074 |
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Study Butte Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80 | 151 | 226 | 236 | 221 | 215 | 221 |
| Population Density | 16.5 / mi² | 31.1 / mi² | 46.6 / mi² | 48.7 / mi² | 45.6 / mi² | 44.3 / mi² | 45.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridStudy Butte Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Butte | +176.3% | +46.4% | -2.2% |
| Texas | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Study Butte Median Age
Median Age: 35.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Butte | 35.4 yrs | 32.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Texas | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Study Butte Population Density
Population Density: 45.6 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Butte | 221 | 4.85 sq mi | 45.6 / mi² |
| Texas | 27.5 million | 268,596.2 sq mi | 103 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Study Butte Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Study Butte
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Study Butte Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,949 | $40,074 | $40,764 | $43,864 | $59,177 | $57,794 | $54,504 | $58,427 |
| Total GDP | $2.8M | $3.3M | $3.4M | $3.7M | $5.2M | $5.1M | $4.6M | $4.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Study Butte CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Butte | 3,719 tn | 16.83 tn | 766.8 tons/mi² |
| Texas | 488,896,034 tn | 17.76 tn | 1,820.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Study Butte CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,719 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 766.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/19 | 1:48 AM | 3.9 | 51.7 km | 5,000 m | 34km ESE of Presidio, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/15 | 5:41 PM | 4 | 94.8 km | 15,800 m | 84km S of Sanderson, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/14 | 4:16 AM | 3.4 | 98.1 km | 14,550 m | 87km S of Sanderson, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/11 | 6:25 PM | 3.3 | 90.8 km | 5,000 m | western Texas | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/98 | 10:33 AM | 3.6 | 98.9 km | 10,000 m | western Texas | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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