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Butler, Alabama

Butler, Alabama, in Choctaw county, is 86 miles SW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 184 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 1,952.

The People and Families of Butler

In Butler, about 53% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Butler features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Butler had a median family income of $43,056. Butler benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Butler residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Butler Housing

In Butler, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Butler.

Commuting

In Butler, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Butler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyButler Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyButler Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Butler Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Butler Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Butler College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Butler Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Butler, AL

Comparing Butler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens810
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime67
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