Butler, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 127, Butler's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Butler is a small community located in Tennessee, within Carter County. The total population is 127. It ranks as the 473rd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Butler is 59.3 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 7.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 40.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Butler is $64,188. This is 8% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Butler, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Butler was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 36.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Butler, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.