County · Alabama
Butler County, Alabama
Butler County, Alabama. Butler County had 18,100 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.0% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 01013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,100
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,051 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,630
Median household income
$44,755
±$2,896 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$99,800
±$7,938 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$725
±$47 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Butler County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,051 residents in Butler County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,100 for July 1, 2025, down 5.0% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,630 over 777 square miles of land.
| Measure | Butler County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,630 | 5,086,768 | −1,198 |
| Households | 7,597±311 | 1,997,247 | +1,091 |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.10 | 2.48 | −0.59 |
| Housing units | 9,885±49 | 2,337,265 | −204 |
Butler County's population since 2000
From 21,399 in 2000 to 18,100 in 2025: down 15.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Butler County?
Butler County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Greenville with 6,912 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Greenville | 7,374 | $40,822 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgiana | 1,324 | $24,321 |
| McKenzie | 507 | $31,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Butler County?
The median resident of Butler County is 42.7 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.7%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Butler County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.6 | 39.3 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.6% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.5%±0.1 pts | 63.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.7%±0.6 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±2.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.3%±2.5 pts | 9.2% | +3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0%±2.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5%±1.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Butler County earn?
Half of Butler County's 7,597 households earn less than $44,755 a year (±$2,896), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,074 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,319 after inflation. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Butler County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,755±$2,896 | $63,999 | −$5,319 |
| Mean household income | $68,109±$5,337 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,229±$2,175 | $36,087 | +$3,338 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.4%±3.7 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.4%±8.3 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.3%±2.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7%±3.2 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Butler County?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Butler County's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,800 by its owner (±$7,938). The median renter pays $725 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Butler County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,800±$7,938 | $209,900 | −$18,224 |
| Median gross rent | $725±$47 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±7.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,172±$124 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8%±3.3 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,885±49 | 2,337,265 | −204 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±3.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0%±3.1 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.8%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Butler County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Butler County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Butler County get to work?
84.7% of Butler County's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Butler County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±2.2 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±2.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7%±3.0 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±2.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±2.3 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Butler County's census tracts?
Butler County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,500 (Tract 9534) to $74,583 (Tract 9528).
| Tract 952701013952700 | 2,539±415 | $41,083 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 952801013952800 | 1,419±286 | $74,583 |
| Tract 952901013952900 | 1,707±310 | $55,000 |
| Tract 953001013953000 | 975±248 | $58,068 |
| Tract 953101013953100 | 2,634±443 | $41,107 |
| Tract 953201013953200 | 3,878±542 | $45,167 |
| Tract 953301013953300 | 1,634±303 | $40,063 |
| Tract 953401013953400 | 2,458±376 | $28,500 |
| Tract 953501013953500 | 1,386±215 | $44,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Butler County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 67 |
| Median household income | 55th of 67 |
| Median home value | 60th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 67 |
| Median age | 22nd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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