Is Butler County booming?

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.

Don't miss out on "Tracking our Progress" — a series that covers how officials are framing the county for success with infrastructure projects and expansion of judicial and emergency services. See how others like school districts are facing the challenges as nonprofits such as those that feed neighbors in need.

The stories in this series will be released regularly over the next month for digital Butler Eagle subscribers and in a special print

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