1st Advantage MortgageThe median Butler County household earns $44,755, and 22% of residents live below the poverty line. Use those as context only. A lender looks at your own documented income and debts; compare APR and total repaid on every Butler County offer.
On this page
- First look: Butler County, AL
- The Butler County housing market in figures
- Where Butler County differs from the rest of Alabama
- Employment and commuting in Butler County
- Household income in Butler County
- Butler County and the counties next door
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Butler County
- Age, degrees and coverage in Butler County
- What a median Butler County budget can carry
- What the numbers mean for Butler County borrowers
- Steps before you apply in Butler County
- Licensing and complaints for Butler County
- Beyond Butler County
- Frequently asked questions
First look: Butler County, AL
With an estimated 18,630 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Butler County ranks 50th of 67 in Alabama for population. Land area is 777 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 24 per square mile. Metro status: none; Butler County sits outside the 2023 OMB metro areas. Of the 3 Census places inside Butler County, Greenville leads by population with about 7,163; 3 of the 3 are incorporated.
The Butler County housing market in figures
Renters in Butler County pay a median of $725 a month, 28% below the Alabama figure of $1,007. By the Census definition, 46% of Butler County renters are cost-burdened. Butler County homes are worth $99,800 at the median, a 2.2-to-1 ratio to income. Owners occupy 66% of homes. Median construction year: 1979.
| Cost | Butler County | Alabama figure | Higher or lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant units | 23% | 15% | +8.6 pts |
| Median home value | $99,800 | $209,900 | 52% lower |
| Burdened owners | 28% | 24% | +4.7 pts |
| Owners | 66% | 70% | -4.4 pts |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46% | 49% | -3.1 pts |
| Median gross rent | $725/mo | $1,007/mo | 28% lower |
Where Butler County differs from the rest of Alabama
The 3 Butler County numbers that rank furthest from typical in Alabama, and what each means for a borrower:
- The uninsured rate: 12.3% in Butler County. Only 4 of 67 Alabama counties are higher. Hospital payment plans are usually interest-free; compare before a loan.
- Few Alabama counties match Butler County on median home value: $99,800 here, $209,900 for the state, ranking 8th lowest of 67. Lower values mean less equity to tap, so unsecured loans are the usual route.
- The share of households earning $100,000 or more: 18% in Butler County. Only 9 of 67 Alabama counties are lower. Most budgets here are modest, so keep payments small.
Employment and commuting in Butler County
Education and health care employs 21% of working residents, the largest share; manufacturing is next with 18%. Manufacturing stands out: 18% of workers here, versus 14% statewide. Unemployment in Butler County, ACS five-year: 6.5%; Alabama: 4.7%. Commutes of 45 minutes-plus: 21%; under 15 minutes: 41%.
| Where residents work | Butler County | Difference from Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 20.6% | -2.0 pts |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% | +4.4 pts |
| Retail trade | 14.0% | +2.4 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 9.4% | +1.3 pts |
| Other services | 5.9% | +1.1 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 5.8% | -4.2 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Butler County should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
Household income in Butler County
Median household income in Butler County: $44,755 (30% below Alabama, $63,999). Only 54 Alabama counties post a higher median.
| Income band | Share in Butler County | Difference from Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 39.9% | +11.7 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 42.3% | +1.2 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 14.2% | -8.7 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | -4.2 pts |
Some 40% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 18% have six-figure incomes. Poverty rate, Butler County: 22.4%; Alabama: 15.6%. None of these numbers decides a Butler County application. Lenders weigh your own documented income against your own debts.
Butler County and the counties next door
Six nearby counties, 21 to 42 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. Richest neighbor: Montgomery County, $59,386. Poorest: Lowndes County, $37,052. Butler County: $44,755.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | - | $44,755 | $725/mo | 66% |
| Crenshaw County, AL | 21 mi | $48,560 | $661/mo | 73% |
| Lowndes County, AL | 27 mi | $37,052 | $710/mo | 78% |
| Conecuh County, AL | 29 mi | $41,327 | $834/mo | 74% |
| Covington County, AL | 38 mi | $52,456 | $746/mo | 76% |
| Wilcox County, AL | 40 mi | $40,640 | $745/mo | 77% |
| Montgomery County, AL | 42 mi | $59,386 | $1,092/mo | 58% |
Cities, towns and CDPs in Butler County
Places, by size: the top 3 of 3. Roughly 50% of Butler County lives outside all of them, in open country or unnamed settlements. Greenville ($40,822) and Georgiana ($24,321) mark the top and bottom of Butler County's income range among larger places. Median rent ranges from $542 in Georgiana to $730 in Greenville. Greenville and every other Butler County community use this county guide.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | city | 7,163 | $40,822 | $730 | 7 mi |
| Georgiana | town | 1,578 | $24,321 | $542 | 9 mi |
| McKenzie | town | 557 | $31,250 | $573 | 14 mi |
Age, degrees and coverage in Butler County
In Butler County, 14% of adults have at least a four-year degree (28% in Alabama). The uninsured rate is 12.3%, against 9.2% for Alabama.
| Butler County | vs Alabama | vs U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | +3.4 yrs | +1.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.5% | -14.8 pts | -8.6 pts |
| No high school diploma | 13.0% | +1.7 pts | n/a |
| No health insurance | 12.3% | +3.1 pts | +4.4 pts |
| No vehicle | 5.9% | +0.5 pts | +0.5 pts |
| Work from home | 5.4% | -3.4 pts | -3.2 pts |
| Poverty rate | 22.4% | +6.8 pts | +9.2 pts |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 6.5% | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts |
| One-way commute | Share of Butler County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 40.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 21.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 17.0% |
| 45 to 59 min | 9.7% |
| 60+ min | 11.0% |
What a median Butler County budget can carry
Butler County's $44,755 median income, run through a debt-to-income check:
- Median income divided by twelve: $3,730 before taxes
- Rent at the median, $725, takes 19% of that
- Under a 35% cap, $1,305 total minus rent leaves $580
- With a 45% ceiling, about $953 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
Car, student loan and card payments come out of that room first. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
What the numbers mean for Butler County borrowers
Based on the Butler County data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Health costs. With 12% of the county uninsured, an interest-free hospital payment plan usually beats a loan (medical bills).
- Commuter costs. 21% drive 45 minutes or more. Compare shop financing with a loan, and keep a small repair fund.
- Repairs on manufactured housing. With 20% of homes here, compare a personal loan with any dealer or park repair program.
- Before borrowing. At 22.4% poverty, Butler County has local aid programs worth checking (options).
Steps before you apply in Butler County
Quick steps for Butler County:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Line up offers side by side: APR, fees in dollars, total cost.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Alabama.
- Keep a small cushion so one surprise bill does not mean another loan.
Licensing and complaints for Butler County
Before sharing details with a lender, a Butler County resident can confirm its license with the Alabama State Banking Department. Banks and credit unions have their own regulators, and the CFPB takes complaints about any lender. The Alabama page has statewide figures to set beside Butler County's.
Beyond Butler County
The Alabama guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Butler County?
$44,755 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $63,999 for Alabama. It ranks 55th of 67 in the state.
How does Butler County rent compare with Alabama?
$725 locally versus $1,007 for the state, 28% below.
Does this page cover Greenville?
Yes, along with the other 2 Census places in Butler County, such as Georgiana, McKenzie.
Are Butler County applicants treated differently?
No. Everyone answers the same questions and is screened on the same objective points; lending partners set their own criteria under fair-lending laws.
What agency protects Butler County borrowers?
The Alabama State Banking Department at the state level and the CFPB federally.