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 $80,238 with a poverty rate of 15.44%. The median age in Butner is 41.2 years: 41 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,002 | 47.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,883 | 34.43% |
| Other race | 1,042 | 12.44% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.29% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,343 | 2.9 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 1,255 | 3.47 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 588 | 1.2 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 422 | 3.34 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 78 | 4.06 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 766 | 12.47% |
| Associates Degree | 443 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 826 | 13.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 374 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,715 | 27.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 868 | 14.13% |
| Some College | 1,150 | 18.72% |
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 | 2,888 | 2,253 | 518 |
| Black | 2,325 | 1,845 | 594 |
| Hispanic | 809 | 255 | 45 |
| Other Race | 461 | 153 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 96 | 20 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 6 |
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 native american people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $49,432 | $55,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,750 | $111,719 | $111,786 |
| High School Graduate | $42,800 | $42,881 | $39,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,434 | $31,118 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,278 | $42,940 | $45,625 |
| Some College | $44,803 | $45,068 | $44,692 |
$44,278
Average Earnings
$42,940
Average Male
$45,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.85% of Butner residents speak only English, while 18.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,258 | 550 | 16.88% |
| Hispanic | 1,271 | 269 | 21.16% |
| Black | 2,368 | 233 | 9.84% |
| Other | 1,009 | 185 | 18.33% |
| Multiple | 340 | 40 | 11.76% |
| Native | 24 | 18 | 75% |
| Asian | 32 | 15 | 46.88% |
15.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.28%
Male Poverty Rate
17.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butner is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butner is Black, with 9.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.67% |
| High School | 12.76% |
| Some College | 9.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 22% |
| Male Employed | 4.75% |
| Female Employed | 2.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,039 | $89,716 |
| Households | $68,604 | $80,238 |
| Married Families | $89,229 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,407 | $49,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
537
Number of Veterans
474
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 35 to 54 | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 12.4% |
| Black | 96 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 5.61% |
| Islander | 29 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
60.28%
Born in Butner
89.34%
Native Born
10.66%
Foreign Born
7.54%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
89.34% of Butner residents were born in the United States, with 60.28% having been born in North Carolina. 7.54% 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% |