Butler County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Butler County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01013
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 776.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 777.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.751667
- Longitude
- -86.681969
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,379
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,334
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,148 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 1.3% |
| White | 9,348 | 50.9% |
| Black | 8,320 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,167 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 1.1% |
| White | 7,580 | 52.9% |
| Black | 6,297 | 43.9% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,630
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,162
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,107
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,468 | 50.8% |
| Black | 8,327 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 248 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,382
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,530 | 48.8% |
| Republican | 6,543 | 48.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 309 | 2.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,066 | 45.3% |
| Female | 7,315 | 54.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,884 | 51.4% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 0.7% |
| Black | 6,006 | 44.9% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,800
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,672 | 53.3% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 31.0% |
| Black | 1,920 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 17.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,506 | 41.3% |
| Female | 3,294 | 45.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,146 (39.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,774 (13.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,885
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $107,965
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $760
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.