2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,807
Butler County is a small county in Alabama with a population of 18,807. The median household income is $44,881, 31% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.0%, median home value is $99,700, and 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
18,807
2023 estimate
Rank #1939 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,881
Household
Rank #2918 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$99,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2943 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2905 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
54.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below Alabama avg·31% below national avg
Poverty Rate
14% below Alabama avg·40% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above Alabama avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,306
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
33% below Alabama avg·52% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Alabama avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Alabama avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Alabama avg·11% above national avg
Housing Units
9,841
Households
7,262
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,088
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
29% below Alabama avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Alabama avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.4%
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