State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
242.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.44%
Growth Since 2010
-13.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Butler, Alabama Population 2021
1,639
Butler is a city located in Choctaw County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Choctaw County. With a 2020 population of 1,639, it is the 213th largest city in Alabama and the 8382nd largest city in the United States . Butler is currently declining at a rate of -2.44% annually and its population has decreased by -13.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,894 in 2010. Butler reached it's highest population of 1,946 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Butler has a population density of 243 people per square mile.
The average household income in Butler is $55,147 with a poverty rate of 23.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $491 per month, and the median house value is $79,500. The median age in Butler is 38.5 years, 43.8 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
Butler Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butler was:
- White: 66.60%
- Black or African American: 32.33%
- Two or more races: 0.62%
- Asian: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Other race: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Butler, Alabama is 1,639 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,762.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,894.
Butler, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,611 | 66.60% |
| Black or African American | 782 | 32.33% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.21% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.12% |
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Butler Population by Race
Butler Population Pyramid $2021
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Butler Population by Age
Butler Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 928 | 2.46 | 69.6 |
| Married | 399 | 3.14 | 93 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1.05 | 37.5 |
| Female | 177 | 3.45 | 51.4 |
| Male | 83 | 1.66 | 100 |
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Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Butler Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 4.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 9.04% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 34.30% |
| Some College | 399 | 24.52% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 12.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 7.13% |
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Butler Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Butler Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 985 | 286 |
| Black | 452 | 380 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 19 | |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 3 | ||
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Butler Educational Attainment by Race
Butler Earnings by Educational Attainment
Butler Language by Age
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Butler Language
97.56% of Butler residents speak only English, while 2.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.30% of the population.
Butler Language
Butler Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 735 | 351 | 47.76% |
| White | 1,480 | 141 | 9.53% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 26 | 57.78% |
| Multiple | 15 | 13 | 86.67% |
23.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.92%
Male Poverty Rate
26.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Butler
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler is Multiple, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler is White, with 9.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.47%.
Butler Poverty
Butler Poverty Rate by Education
Butler Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Butler Married by Age and Sex
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Butler Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Butler Marital Status by Race
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Butler Marital Status
Butler Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 6.52% |
| Black | 72 | 13.58% |
Butler Veterans by Race
Butler Veterans by Education
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5.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Butler Veterans by Education
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44.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
Butler Employment by Age
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Butler Employment by Race
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Butler Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.43% of Butler residents were born in the United States, with 44.69% having been born in Alabama. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Butler Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,639 | -41 | -2.44% |
| 2020 | 1,680 | -41 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 1,721 | -41 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 1,762 | -21 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 1,783 | -27 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 1,810 | -32 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 1,842 | -18 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 1,860 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 1,879 | -24 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 1,903 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 1,916 | -30 | -1.54% |
| 2010 | 1,946 | 0.00% |