Butts County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 73rd-largest in Georgia
The population of Butts County, Georgia is 26,074 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $59,221, the median home value is $227,800, and the median age is 38.5.
The population of Butts County has grown 14.1% since 2010 (23,776 → 27,127), a +0.95% annualized rate.
26,074
Population
+0.95%
Annual growth
142
People / sq mi
$59,221
Median Income
$227,800
Median Home Value
Butts County covers 184 sq mi of land at 141.9 people per square mile.
About Butts County, GA
Butts County is defined demographically by education — 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Butts County is a county in Georgia with a population of 26,074.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,221 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.1%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $227,800, with typical rent around $952.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 13.9%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Butts County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Butts County had a population of 23,776 in 2010 and 27,127 in 2024, a 14.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,127 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.95%.
27,127
Population (2024)
23,776
Population (2010)
27,127
Peak (2024)
0.95%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,776 |
| 2011 | 23,603 |
| 2012 | 23,431 |
| 2013 | 23,216 |
| 2014 | 23,337 |
| 2015 | 23,516 |
| 2016 | 23,738 |
| 2017 | 24,064 |
| 2018 | 24,172 |
| 2019 | 24,917 |
| 2020 | 25,554 |
| 2021 | 26,177 |
| 2022 | 26,745 |
| 2023 | 26,875 |
| 2024 | 27,127 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.5% |
| Black or African American | 27.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.5
Median Age
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Male
15.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,221$-15,443 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,092 |
| Per-capita income | $27,924 |
| Poverty rate | 8.1%-1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Butts County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
80.2%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
30.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$227,800$-45,100 vs state
Median home value
$952
Median rent
71.1%
Homeownership rate
9,640
Total housing units
90.8%
Occupied
9.2%
Vacant
28.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.1%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
19.7%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
95.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.8%
High School+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Butts County, Georgia has a population of 26,074 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 142 people per square mile.
The population of Butts County has grown 14.1% since 2010 (23,776 → 27,127), a +0.95% annualized rate.
The median household income in Butts County, Georgia is $59,221, with mean (average) household income of $77,092 and per-capita income of $27,924. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Butts County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.5%), Black or African American (27.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Butts County, Georgia is 38.5 years. Residents are 46.3% female and 53.7% male.
The median home value in Butts County is $227,800 and median monthly rent is $952. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,640 total housing units, 9.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Butts County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Butts County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
Butts County, GA Climate
Butts County, GA has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F) and receives about 1250 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.7°C
Avg Temp
1250
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 43° | 122 mm |
| February | 8° / 47° | 122 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 140 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 101 mm |
| May | 21° / 69° | 103 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 92 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 121 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 102 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 79 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 73 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 86 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 109 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Butts County, GA
The most comfortable months to visit Butts County, GA are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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