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Butts County, Georgia
Butts County, Georgia. Butts County had 27,218 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 13035.
Butts County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,218
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,434 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,496
Median household income
$69,241
±$7,885 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$240,600
±$12,740 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$941
±$75 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Butts County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,434 residents in Butts County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,218 for July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,496 over 184 square miles of land.
| Measure | Butts County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,496 | 10,940,407 | +2,406 |
| Households | 8,941±240 | 4,074,366 | +662 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.07 | 2.62 | +0.13 |
| Housing units | 9,723±28 | 4,541,835 | +294 |
Butts County's population since 2000
From 19,522 in 2000 to 27,218 in 2025: up 39.4%. 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 Butts County?
Butts County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Jackson with 5,884 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Butts County?
The median resident of Butts County is 37.8 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.3%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Butts County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±0.7 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 11.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2%±0.8 pts | 49.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.3%±2.2 pts | 30.7% | −4.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 11.2% | −2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±2.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.3%±2.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±2.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4%±2.1 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Butts County earn?
Half of Butts County's 8,941 households earn less than $69,241 a year (±$7,885), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,499 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,742 after inflation. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Butts County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,241±$7,885 | $77,353 | +$15,742 |
| Mean household income | $82,229±$5,875 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,546±$1,832 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | −11.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±5.3 pts | 18.3% | −18.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2%±2.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Butts County?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Butts County's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,600 by its owner (±$12,740). The median renter pays $941 a month including utilities, and 28.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Butts County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,600±$12,740 | $303,300 | +$77,410 |
| Median gross rent | $941±$75 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7%±12.7 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,386±$88 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3%±4.6 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,723±28 | 4,541,835 | +294 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±4.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9%±3.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.1%±2.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Butts County building?
Builders took permits for 85 new housing units across Butts County in 2025 (85 single-family), 3.1 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 Butts County get to work?
79.5% of Butts County's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Butts County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5%±2.4 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±4.2 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±2.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0%±3.1 pts | 15.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±2.1 | 28.3 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 Butts County's census tracts?
Butts County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,353 (Tract 1502.01) to $88,614 (Tract 1501.01).
| Tract 1501.0113035150101 | 3,764±566 | $88,614 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1501.0213035150102 | 5,066±566 | $76,589 |
| Tract 1502.0113035150201 | 5,902±621 | $44,353 |
| Tract 1502.0213035150202 | 3,278±525 | $58,041 |
| Tract 150313035150300 | 8,486±581 | $74,974 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Butts County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 73rd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 159 |
| Median household income | 47th of 159 |
| Median home value | 46th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 136th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th of 159 |
| Median age | 113th of 159 |
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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Butts County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.