Butler County's estimated 2026 population is 18,054 with a growth rate of -0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butler County is the 49th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 20,933 and has seen a growth of -13.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (51.16%)
Black or African American (44.72%)
Two or more races (2.01%)
Asian (1.32%)
Other race (0.41%)
Native American (0.37%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,622 | 51.16% |
| Black or African American | 8,411 | 44.72% |
| Two or more races | 378 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 249 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.37% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,931 | - |
| Families | $64,429 | $85,293 |
| Households | $44,881 | $69,162 |
| Non Families | $25,938 | $39,343 |
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