Butler County, Alabama

Butler County: county in Alabama, United States of America

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Butler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,947 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,504 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenville. The county was created 206 years ago in 1819.

Butler County locator map
Location of Butler County on Alabama map.

County Snapshot

Butler County at a glance

Butler County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Butler County

Population 19,504 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Alabama (United States)
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Plate code 10
Area 2015 km2
Water as percent of area 0.1%
Land as percent of area 99.9%
Latitude & Longitude 31.7524,-86.6803
Named for William Butler
Altitude 358 feet / 109 meters
Capital Greenville
Establishment December 13, 1819
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:59:31 (18th April 2026)
Density 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.4% (2010-2020)
Weather 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Map of Alabama highlighting Butler County locator map image
Map of Alabama highlighting Butler County locator map image

Geography

Butler County is located at 31°45'9"N 86°40'49"W (31.7524300, -86.6802900). It has 6 neighbors: Conecuh County, Covington County, Crenshaw County, Lowndes County, Monroe County and Wilcox County.

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The largest city of Butler County is Greenville with a population of 7,349. Other cities include, Georgiana population 1,613, McKenzie population 490, Providence population 198 and Ridgeville population 109. See all Butler County cities & populated places.

Butler County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County.

City Name Population Title
Greenville 7,349 County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Georgiana 1,613 City in Alabama, USA
McKenzie 490 Town
Providence 198 Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States
Ridgeville 109 Town of the United States

Weather

89°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 10 mph SW Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Official website of Butler County

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Butler County decreased by 7.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2000 21,399 - census
2010 20,947 -2.16% census
2011 20,866 -0.39% estimation process
2012 20,670 -0.95% estimation process
2013 20,356 -1.54% estimation process
2014 20,327 -0.14% estimation process
2015 20,162 -0.82% estimation process
2016 20,012 -0.75% estimation process
2017 19,888 -0.62% estimation process
2018 19,631 -1.31% estimation process
2019 19,448 -0.94% estimation process
2020 19,504 0.29% estimation process
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People born in Butler County (4)

People born in Butler County, including judge Janie Shores, baseball player Jimmy Williams, gynecologist Nathan Bozeman, .

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Alabama Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Jefferson County 655,342 County in Alabama, United States
Mobile County 412,716 County in Alabama, United States
Madison County 379,453 County in Alabama, United States
Baldwin County 229,287 County in Alabama, United States
Montgomery County 224,639 County in Alabama, United States
Shelby County 221,428 County in Alabama, United States
Tuscaloosa County 210,758 County in Alabama, United States
Birmingham 206,950 The most populous city in Alabama.
Huntsville 202,964 The second most populous city in Alabama.
Montgomery 196,268 The capital of Alabama.
Mobile 187,746 The second most populous city in Alabama.
Lee County 166,831 County in Alabama, United States
Morgan County 119,883 County in Alabama, United States
Calhoun County 113,469 County in Alabama, United States
Houston County 106,580 County in Alabama, United States
Tuscaloosa 102,819 The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.