Butler County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,630 | — | #1,954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,755 | -40.4% | #2,972 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $99,800 | -64.6% | #2,990 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | -37.7% | #2,610 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | +77.9% | #2,863 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 18,630, making it the #1,954 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $44,755, ranking #2,972 out of 3,222 counties — 40.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.4% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $99,800 (-64.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $725/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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87.7% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.
About Butler County, Alabama
Butler County, Alabama has a total population of 18,630, making it the 1,954th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $44,755, which ranks #2,972 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Butler County is $99,800, 64.6% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $725 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (44.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Butler County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.