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Butler

Alabama · 1,894 residents · 6.751 sq mi
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Butler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,894
−3%since 2000
from 1,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+2%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,173
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,302 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,284
+17%since 2000
from $18,221 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,581)
Black17.9%(349)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(744)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(1,349)
Black26.7%(505)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score53%(1,004)
Diversity Score
53
+39%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Alabama?

Butler, Alabama has about 1,894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Alabama?

The typical household in Butler, Alabama earns about $43,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Alabama expensive?

In Butler, Alabama, the median home is worth about $115,700, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Alabama?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Alabama?

About 10.4% of people in Butler, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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