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Butler County

State:
Alabama
County Seat:
Butler

Butler County's estimated 2025 population is 17,810 with a growth rate of -1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butler County is the 51st largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 20,933 and has seen a growth of -14.92% since that time.

17,810
Total Population
23
Population Density (miĀ²)
51
Population Rank (State)
-286 -1.58%
Annual Population Growth

Butler County Population

Butler County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Butler County includes 51.16% White, 44.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,62251.16%
Black or African American8,41144.72%
Two or more races3782.01%
Asian2491.32%
Other race780.41%
Native American690.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Butler County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Butler County's average per capita income is $36,420. Household income levels show a median of $44,881. The poverty rate stands at 21.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,931-
Families$64,429$85,293
Households$44,881$69,162
Non Families$25,938$39,343

$36,420

Average Income

$44,881

Median Household Income

21.02%

Poverty Rate