Butner is a town located in Granville County North Carolina. Butner has a 2024 population of 8,155. Butner is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,965 in 2020.
The average household income in Butner is $85,437 with a poverty rate of 15.51%. The median age in Butner is 41.4 years: 41 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,419 | 42.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,266 | 28.34% |
| Other race | 1,669 | 20.87% |
| Two or more races | 549 | 6.87% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.23% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,625 | 2.89 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 1,420 | 3.55 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 690 | 1.27 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 421 | 3 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 94 | 4.48 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 609 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,019 | 18.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 360 | 6.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,430 | 25.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 685 | 12.18% |
| Some College | 1,077 | 19.15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,661 | 2,212 | 601 |
| Black | 1,825 | 1,539 | 593 |
| Hispanic | 890 | 343 | 115 |
| Other Race | 812 | 289 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 203 | 80 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,073 | $63,424 | $57,802 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,542 | $89,479 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,180 | $45,735 | $43,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $4,504 |
| Overall | $46,810 | $46,521 | $46,954 |
| Some College | $45,638 | $47,365 | $45,012 |
$46,810
Average Earnings
$46,521
Average Male
$46,954
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.3% of Butner residents speak only English, while 23.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,390 | 451 | 13.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,921 | 391 | 20.35% |
| Other | 1,625 | 344 | 21.17% |
| Black | 2,202 | 302 | 13.71% |
| Multiple | 545 | 93 | 17.06% |
| Native | 50 | 33 | 66% |
15.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.1%
Male Poverty Rate
17.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butner is Native, with 66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butner is White, with 13.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.53% |
| High School | 13.44% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.98% |
| Male Employed | 6.71% |
| Female Employed | 3.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,536 | $95,061 |
| Households | $72,917 | $85,437 |
| Married Families | $92,050 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $55,361 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
487
Number of Veterans
416
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 165 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 11.1% |
| Black | 146 | 7.36% |
| Islander | 25 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
63.21%
Born in Butner
87.34%
Native Born
12.66%
Foreign Born
10.71%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
87.34% of Butner residents were born in the United States, with 63.21% having been born in North Carolina. 10.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,393 | 47 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 8,346 | 48 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 8,298 | 47 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 8,251 | 48 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 8,203 | 48 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 8,155 | 47 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 8,108 | 50 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 8,058 | 96 | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 7,962 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 7,965 | 118 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,847 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 7,820 | 92 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 7,728 | 97 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 7,631 | -37 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 7,668 | 14 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 7,654 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 7,633 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 7,620 | 23 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,597 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 7,611 | 0 | 0% |