Butler County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,793, reflecting a 0.95% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Butler County is the 86th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,742 and has grown 0.4% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 9,526 adults, (2,406 of whom are seniors) in Butler County.
Female: 5,979 (48.2%)
Male: 6,414 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Butler County includes 92.64% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,481 | 92.64% |
| Two or more races | 732 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 147 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.02% |
Butler County 's average per capita income is $44,732. Household income levels show a median of $56,092. The poverty rate stands at 20.52%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,938 | - |
| Families | $71,319 | $80,204 |
| Households | $56,092 | $66,803 |
| Non Families | $25,962 | $36,874 |
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