Butler County, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 21399 people in the county, organized into 8398 households, and 5872 families living in the county. The population density was 27.5 people per square mile (10.62/kmē), making its Alabama's 20th least densely populated county. There were 9957 housing units at an average density of 12.8 per square mile (4.94/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county Population was distributed with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 20090, The racial makeup of the county was 56.93% White, 41.88% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 0.44% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 0.53% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $24791, making it the 11th lowest county by median household income in Alabama. The median income for a family in the county was $30915, making it the ninth lowest county by median family income in Alabama. The per capita income for the county was $15715, it is 29th wealthiest county by per capita income in Alabama.
In 2000, 5453 pupils and students, of which 2675 are male and 2778 are female, 25.48% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 228 nursery or pri school, 309 kindergarten, 2810 elementary school, 1433 high school and 673 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgiana Town | Butler County | 6.26 | 6.26 | 0 | 1737 | 277.3 | 10166 | 17014 |
| 2 | Greenville City | Butler County | 21.33 | 21.15 | 0.18 | 7228 | 341.7 | 17439 | 22106 |
| 3 | Mckenzie Town | Butler County, Conecuh County | 3.77 | 3.76 | 0.02 | 644 | 171.4 | 10359 | 18173 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 21399 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 21399 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 21314 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 21036 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 20607 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 20536 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 20476 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 20336 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 20198 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 20177 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 20090 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 99 | 129 | 228 |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 148 | 309 |
| Elementary school | 1481 | 1329 | 2810 |
| High school | 698 | 735 | 1433 |
| College or graduate school | 236 | 437 | 673 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County, Alabama | $24791 | $30915 | $15715 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |