Butler County's estimated 2025 population is 12,395 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butler County is the 90th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,742 and has seen a growth of -2.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Butler County includes 93.99% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.0%)
Two or more races (4.7%)
Other race (0.8%)
Asian (0.2%)
Black or African American (0.2%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,629 | 93.99% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Butler County's average per capita income is $41,897. Household income levels show a median of $52,003. The poverty rate stands at 18.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,116 | - |
| Families | $67,125 | $74,021 |
| Households | $52,003 | $61,584 |
| Non Families | $21,012 | $32,402 |
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