County profile · Alabama
Butler County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Butler County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 18,100
- −4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 7,597
- Median household income
- $44,755
- +10.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $99,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,659
- Highest market score
- 50
- Insurance agencies, #1,103 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 18,100 people live in Butler County, in 7,597 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Butler County declined 4.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Butler County is $44,755 a year, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 10.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Butler County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Butler County are for insurance agencies (50), auto repair shops (49) and real estate agents and brokers (40). Butler County ranks #1,103 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Butler County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Butler County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Butler County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 50 | #1,103 of 2,272 | 10 | 13.2 | $1.8M | 146 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,220 of 2,378 | 13 | 17.1 | $492K | 111 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,553 of 2,176 | 8 | 10.5 | Index only | 222 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,518 of 2,057 | 7 | 9.2 | $2.5M | 104 | 11 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,651 of 2,229 | 10 | 13.2 | Index only | 223 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,704 of 2,394 | 30 | 39.5 | $227K | 149 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,846 of 2,385 | 23 | 30.3 | $235K | 110 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,478 of 1,886 | 6 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 116 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #1,876 of 2,401 | 26 | 34.2 | $246K | 92 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #1,667 of 2,087 | 10 | 13.2 | $1.2M | 92 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 31 | #1,815 of 2,210 | 14 | 18.4 | $833K | 95 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,197 of 2,405 | 39 | 51.3 | $568K | 86 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #1,497 of 1,656 | 7 | 9.2 | $974K | 55 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #2,244 of 2,405 | 66 | 86.9 | $335K | 90 | 32 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,869 of 2,070 | 8 | 10.5 | $4.9M | 53 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 21 | #1,955 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.9 | $599K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 20 | #2,214 of 2,402 | 22 | 29.0 | $1.8M | 53 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 17 | #1,434 of 1,472 | 8 | 10.5 | $149K | 22 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 17 | #2,073 of 2,261 | 9 | 11.8 | $4.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 14 | #2,172 of 2,200 | 10 | 13.2 | $524K | 60 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 9 | #2,343 of 2,358 | 31 | 40.8 | $689K | 29 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 8 | #2,319 of 2,339 | 17 | 22.4 | $317K | 74 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 6 | #1,598 of 1,611 | 5 | 6.6 | $448K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 6 | #2,212 of 2,222 | 15 | 19.7 | $1.5M | 48 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $5.5M | 149 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $4.4M | 93 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $1.3M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $1.8M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $1.2M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 95 | 4 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $7.4M | 145 | 18 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 85 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $8.9M | Too few | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 9 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Butler County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.4M | $842 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.4M | $2,812 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $22.1M | $2,914 | 72 |
| Groceries | $39.5M | $5,200 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.4M | $710 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $295 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $473 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $898 | 70 |
| Pets | $5.2M | $690 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.7M | $1,535 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.4M | $2,416 | 123 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.8M | $2,338 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.2M | $1,210 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $96.7M | $12,731 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Butler County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,100−4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 7,597
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 777 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 24
- Median household income
- $44,755+10.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,109
- Median home value
- $99,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,659
- Daytime population
- 17,147Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Butler County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Butler County at 18,100 people in 2025, down 4.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,597 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 10.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Butler County, AL spend?
Households in Butler County spend about $96.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $39.5M on groceries and $22.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Butler County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 123, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Butler County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Butler County, insurance agencies (50), auto repair shops (49) and real estate agents and brokers (40) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #1,103 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Butler County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Butler County is $44,755, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $99,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (66% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Butler County, each ranked against other counties.
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