Butler, GA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,935
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.2
    3.91% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    49.6%
    0.347% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $21,700
    12.9% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $81,300
    5.68% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    647
    5.27% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Butler, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.9% of the residents in Butler, GA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Butler, GA was $81,300, and the homeownership rate was 41.4%.

    Most people in Butler, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Butler, GA is home to a population of 1.94k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.724% of Butler, GA residents were born outside of the country (14 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.66 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.18k people) in Butler, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 709 White (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of Butler, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Butler, GA was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butler, GA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.18k ± 285
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      709 ± 174
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      19 ± 30
    1.09%
    Hispanic Population
    21 people

    In 2024, there were 1.66 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.18k people) in Butler, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 709 White (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.09% of the people in Butler, GA are hispanic (21 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Butler, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.724%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14 people
    1.41%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    27 people

    As of 2024, 0.724% of Butler, GA residents (14 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Butler, GA was 1.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      49 ± 45
    2. Vietnam
      34 ± 33
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      12 ± 21

    Butler, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Butler, GA.

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    Health

    83.8% of the population of Butler, GA has health coverage, with 16.5% on employee plans, 38.1% on Medicaid, 9.25% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 3.8% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    16.2%
    Uninsured
    16.5%
    Employer Coverage
    38.1%
    Medicaid
    9.25%
    Medicare
    16.2%
    Non-Group
    3.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler, GA grew by 9.61% from 14.8% to 16.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butler, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Butler, GA employs 647 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Butler, GA were Educational Services (133 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (132 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (127 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($73,333), Public Administration ($53,214), and Manufacturing ($49,183).

    Employment

    Occupations

    647
    2024 Value
    ± 250
    −5.27%
    1 Year decline
    ± 56%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butler, GA declined at a rate of −5.27%, from 683 employees to 647 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler, GA, are Material Moving Occupations (120 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (85 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (73 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    647
    2024 Value
    ± 250
    −5.27%
    1 Year decline
    ± 56%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butler, GA declined at a rate of −5.27%, from 683 employees to 647 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler, GA, are Educational Services (133 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (132 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (127 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler, GA, though some of these residents may live in Butler, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,216
    Median earning men ± $29,550
    $22,841
    Median earning women ± $9,828

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($55,446) and Manufacturing ($49,183).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($23,125), Retail Trade ($23,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,655).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Butler, GA was $81,300 in 2024, which is 0.244 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $86,200 to $81,300, a 5.68% decrease. The homeownership rate in Butler, GA is 41.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Butler, GA have an average commute time of 34.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butler, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $81,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,555
    $289
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$96

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Butler, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Butler, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    41.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 41.4% of the housing units in Butler, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Butler, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $21,700
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,744
    698
    Number of Households
    ± 167

    In 2024, the median household income of the 698 households in Butler, GA declined from $21,700 from the previous year's value of $24,924.

    The following chart displays the households in Butler, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Butler, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.3%)
    2. Carpooled (20.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.07%)

    In 2024, 71.3% of workers in Butler, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.8%) and those who worked at home (5.07%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    34.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Butler, GA have a longer commute time (34.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.552% of the workforce in Butler, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Butler, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Butler, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butler, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    49.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler, GA (900 out of 1.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butler, GA is Black, followed by White and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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