Butler County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Butler County, Alabama has a population of 18,630, the 50th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $44,755 and the median home value is $99,800. The poverty rate is 22.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Butler County Quick Facts
How Butler County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,807 | 18,630 | -0.9% |
| Median household income | $44,881 | $44,755 | -0.3% |
| Median home value | $99,700 | $99,800 | +0.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Butler County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 7,163 | $40,822 | 31.6% | $115,000 |
| Georgiana | 1,578 | $24,321 | 24.1% | $69,100 |
| McKenzie | 557 | $31,250 | 19.8% | $80,600 |
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Population Overview
Butler County is located in Alabama with a total population of 18,630. It is the 50th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Butler County is 42.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Butler County is $44,755. This is 30% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $99,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Butler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Butler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 44.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (44.7% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.
Education
13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Butler County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Butler County, Alabama?
Butler County has a population of 18,630, making it the 50th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Butler County?
The median household income in Butler County is $44,755 with a poverty rate of 22.4%.
How many cities are in Butler County, Alabama?
Butler County contains 3 Census-designated places.