Butler County's estimated 2026 population is 12,560 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butler County is the 88th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,742 and has seen a growth of -1.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 9,526 adults, (2,406 of whom are seniors) in Butler County.
Female: 5,979 (48.2%)
Male: 6,414 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Butler County includes 92.64% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,481 | 92.64% |
| Two or more races | 732 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 147 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.02% |
Butler County's average per capita income is $44,732. Household income levels show a median of $56,092. The poverty rate stands at 20.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,938 | - |
| Families | $71,319 | $80,204 |
| Households | $56,092 | $66,803 |
| Non Families | $25,962 | $36,874 |
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