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Butler County

Alabama · 19,051 residents · 776.839 sq mi
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Butler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,850. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,051
−11%since 2000
from 21,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,850
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,791 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,415
+49%since 2000
from $15,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(12,429)
Black40.5%(8,671)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(143)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(13,177)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(9,679)
Black44%(8,389)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(260)
Asian0.8%(143)
Other1.4%(268)
Diversity Score66.5%(12,677)
Segregation Score30.2%(5,747)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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Home value$105,300+7%
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BUTLER COUNTY VS
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Income$52,456+17%
Home value$152,100+55%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butler County, Alabama?

Butler County, Alabama has about 19,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butler County, Alabama?

The typical household in Butler County, Alabama earns about $44,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butler County, Alabama expensive?

In Butler County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Butler County, Alabama?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butler County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butler County, Alabama?

About 19.6% of people in Butler County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butler County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Butler County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,841 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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