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Population Review

Butler County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Alabama

The population of Butler County, Alabama is 18,807 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $44,881, the median home value is $99,700, and the median age is 42.2.

The population of Butler County has declined 12.8% since 2010 (20,933 → 18,256), a -0.97% annualized rate.

Butler County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

18,807

Population

-0.97%

Annual growth

24

People / sq mi

$44,881

Median Income

$99,700

Median Home Value

Butler County covers 777 sq mi of land at 24.2 people per square mile.

About Butler County, AL

Butler County is a county in Alabama with a population of 18,807. It ranks #50 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 42.2, older than the national median. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

The median household income in Butler County is $44,881, below the US median of $74,580. 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $99,700, with monthly rent averaging $722. The homeownership rate of 68.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Butler County reflects 13.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.4 minutes each way.

Butler County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Butler County had a population of 20,933 in 2010 and 18,256 in 2024, a -12.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,933 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.97%.

2010 · 21K20102024

18,256

Population (2024)

20,933

Population (2010)

20,933

Peak (2010)

-0.97%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201020,933
201120,867
201220,672
201320,359
201420,332
201520,168
201620,040
201719,911
201819,675
201919,501
202019,027
202118,856
202218,652
202318,357
202418,256

Race & Ethnicity

White51.2%
Black or African American44.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.2

Median Age

54.0%

Female

46.0%

Male

21.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.3%
55–59
6.2%
60–64
7.0%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
7.2%
85+
1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$44,881$-17,146 vs state
Mean household income$69,162
Per-capita income$28,306
Poverty rate18.5%+7.2% vs state
Unemployment rate3.6%
Employment-to-population49.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
20.3%
Professional & business services
18.4%
Education & health care
10.7%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Information
6.0%
Retail trade
5.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.4%
Construction
4.5%

The largest employment sector in Butler County is manufacturing, accounting for 20.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

85.1%

Public transit

4.8%

Work from home

24.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$99,700$-95,400 vs state

Median home value

$722

Median rent

68.4%

Homeownership rate

9,841

Total housing units

73.8%

Occupied

26.2%

Vacant

31.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.7%

With health insurance

88.5%

With broadband internet

11.8%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

97.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.6%

High School+

13.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Butler County, Alabama has a population of 18,807 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 24 people per square mile.

The population of Butler County has declined 12.8% since 2010 (20,933 → 18,256), a -0.97% annualized rate.

The median household income in Butler County, Alabama is $44,881, with mean (average) household income of $69,162 and per-capita income of $28,306. 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Butler County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (51.2%), Black or African American (44.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Butler County, Alabama is 42.2 years. Residents are 54.0% female and 46.0% male.

The median home value in Butler County is $99,700 and median monthly rent is $722. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,841 total housing units, 26.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Butler County, Alabama is manufacturing, employing 20.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Butler County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.