Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
18981
Sex Ratio
88.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.8 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Butler County, AL, is experiencing notable demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -1% over the past year and a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.8%. The median age is relatively high at 41.6 years, and the county has a low sex ratio of 88.8, indicating a higher number of females than males. The age dependency ratio stands at 77, significantly above the state average of 65, suggesting a heavier burden on the working-age population. Compared to other counties in Alabama, Butler County's trends reflect a declining population and an aging demographic, contrasting with more dynamic counties like Madison and Baldwin, which show positive growth rates.
Dependency Rate
77 %
Median Age
41.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.2 %
Active Aging Index
115 %
Old Dependency Rate
37.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
7131
Married-couple Household
3241
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.97 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
9.19 %
Average Household Size
2.61 p
Average Family Size
3.34 p
Household with Children (%)
27.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
37.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
32.5 %
Now Married
45.6 %
Widowed
8.4 %
Divorced
13.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.