Butts County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Butts County is located in Georgia with a total population of 26,074. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butts County is 38.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butts County is $59,221. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $227,800. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Butts County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.