Butler County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Butler County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 12,373. It is the 88th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butler County is 41.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butler County is $52,003. This is 17% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $105,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Butler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Butler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.