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Butler, GA
City in Taylor County, Georgia.
Population
1,935
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
596
ZIP codes
0
Butler and its ZIP codes
Butler at a glance
- Butler is about 3.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $21,700, 72% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,300 (73% below Georgia) and median rent is $592 a month.
Local data for Butler, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butler, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,700
Poverty rate
49.6%
Median home value
$81,300
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (42), Korean Americans (7), Mexican Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Butler.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,010
1,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.1M
FY 2026, $6,407 per person
How people get to work
Butler, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
211
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
21.9%
U.S. 12.1% +9.8 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Butler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReynoldsCity | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.9 |
| IdealCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Junction CityTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.8 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| RobertaCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| KnoxvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GenevaTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MarshallvilleCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| TalbottonCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| Fort ValleyCity | 20 mi | 7.5 |
| MusellaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| OglethorpeCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| MontezumaCity | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butler, GA in?
- Butler is in Taylor County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Butler, GA?
- About 1,935 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butler?
- Nearby places include Reynolds (8.3 mi), Howard (8.8 mi), Ideal (13 mi), Junction City (13 mi), Salem (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023