Butler is a city located in Taylor County, Georgia. Butler has a 2025 population of 1,815 . It is also the county seat of Taylor County . Butler is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,873 in 2020.
The average household income in Butler is $40,348 with a poverty rate of 49.39%. The median age in Butler is 35.8 years: 35.7 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Butler includes 61.12% Black or African American, 36.48% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (61.12%)
White (36.48%)
Asian (1.36%)
Two or more races (0.94%)
Other race (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,171 | 61.12% |
| White | 699 | 36.48% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.36% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 0.94% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Butler's average per capita income is $30,313. Household income levels show a median of $24,924. The poverty rate stands at 49.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $44,850 | - |
| Families | $29,375 | $42,063 |
| Households | $24,924 | $40,348 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $35,435 |
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