Butler is a city located in Taylor County Georgia. Butler has a 2024 population of 1,818. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Butler is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,873 in 2020.
The average household income in Butler is $40,348 with a poverty rate of 49.39%. The median age in Butler is 35.8 years: 35.7 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,171 | 61.12% |
| White | 699 | 36.48% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.36% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 0.94% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 694 | 2.51 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Non Family | 314 | 1.21 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Female | 187 | 4.16 | 11.2 | 88.8 |
| Married | 173 | 2.95 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 20 | 3.65 | 65 | 35 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
34.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 12.43% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 3.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.1% |
| High School Graduate | 634 | 47.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 6.66% |
| Some College | 240 | 17.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 763 | 557 | 43 |
| White | 542 | 495 | 88 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $38,368 | $18,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,313 | $38,003 | $23,026 |
| Some College | $31,058 | $24,625 | $31,444 |
$30,313
Average Earnings
$38,003
Average Male
$23,026
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.28% of Butler residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,144 | 728 | 63.64% |
| White | 611 | 132 | 21.6% |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Multiple | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
49.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.61%
Male Poverty Rate
45.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butler is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butler is Multiple, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 67.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.52% |
| High School | 47.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.94% |
| Some College | 11.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 31.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 36.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,375 | $42,063 |
| Households | $24,924 | $40,348 |
| Married Families | $44,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $35,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 44 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 11.04% |
| Black | 17 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.34%
Born in Butler
98.59%
Native Born
1.41%
Foreign Born
0.05%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
98.59% of Butler residents were born in the United States, with 84.34% having been born in Georgia. 0.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,749 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 1,763 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 1,777 | -13 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 1,790 | -14 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 1,804 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 1,818 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,832 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 1,833 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 1,843 | -30 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 1,873 | 59 | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 1,814 | -15 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 1,829 | -25 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 1,854 | -36 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 1,890 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 1,898 | -50 | -2.57% |
| 2014 | 1,948 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,948 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,941 | -21 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 1,962 | -58 | -2.87% |
| 2010 | 2,020 | 0 | 0% |