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Butts County

Georgia · 25,434 residents · 183.69 sq mi
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Butts County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,282. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 11% 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 $156,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
25,434
+30%since 2000
from 19,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K18K21K24K28K1990201020202024Butts County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,282
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,879 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,343
+49%since 2000
from $17,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(13,366)
Black28.7%(5,601)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(277)
Asian0.3%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(10,630)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(16,628)
Black26.8%(6,808)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(803)
Asian0.4%(102)
Other2.1%(535)
Diversity Score59.6%(15,158)
Segregation Score31.6%(8,025)
Diversity Score
60
+9%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butts County, Georgia?

Butts County, Georgia has about 25,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butts County, Georgia?

The typical household in Butts County, Georgia earns about $48,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butts County, Georgia expensive?

In Butts County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Butts County, Georgia?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Butts County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butts County, Georgia?

About 21.7% of people in Butts County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butts County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Butts County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,108 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 1503Census Tract 1502.01Census Tract 1501.02Census Tract 1501.01Census Tract 1502.02
3 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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