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Butler

Alabama · 1,871 residents · 6.751 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,977. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,871
−4%since 2000
from 1,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,977
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,302 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,857
+25%since 2000
from $18,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,185)
Black31.7%(594)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,131)
Diversity Score
60
+59%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Alabama?

Butler, Alabama has about 1,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Alabama?

The typical household in Butler, Alabama earns about $38,977 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Alabama?

About 25.1% 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 16.2% of people in Butler, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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