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Butler

Georgia · 1,972 residents · 3.246 sq mi
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Butler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,972
+3%since 2000
from 1,907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Butler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,014
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,105 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,250
−2%since 2000
from $13,522 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(947)
Black48.7%(929)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(1,220)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(900)
Black50.9%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino2%(40)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,296)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
15.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler, Georgia?

Butler, Georgia has about 1,972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler, Georgia?

The typical household in Butler, Georgia earns about $32,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler, Georgia expensive?

In Butler, Georgia, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Butler, Georgia?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Butler, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler, Georgia?

About 33.0% of people in Butler, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 299 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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