Butler County, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Butler County decreased by 2,893. In this period, the peak population was 21,275 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,275 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,014 | -261 | -1.23% |
| 2002 | 20,605 | -409 | -1.95% |
| 2003 | 20,558 | -47 | -0.23% |
| 2004 | 20,521 | -37 | -0.18% |
| 2005 | 20,402 | -119 | -0.58% |
| 2006 | 20,306 | -96 | -0.47% |
| 2007 | 20,308 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2008 | 20,278 | -30 | -0.15% |
| 2009 | 20,113 | -165 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 20,933 | 820 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 20,867 | -66 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 20,672 | -195 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 20,359 | -313 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 20,332 | -27 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 20,168 | -164 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 20,040 | -128 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 19,911 | -129 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 19,675 | -236 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 19,501 | -174 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 19,025 | -476 | -2.44% |
| 2021 | 18,890 | -135 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 18,668 | -222 | -1.18% |
| 2023 | 18,382 | -286 | -1.53% |
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Butler County, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Butler County's population decreased by 342 (1.61%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Butler County's population decreased by 1,908 (9.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Butler County's population decreased by 643 (3.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Butler County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,382.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Butler County's population peaked in year 2000 at 21,275.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Butler County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 18,382.
Butler County, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Butler County grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 21 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Butler County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.59% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Butler County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.59% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Butler County population grew the most, with an increase of 820 people (a 4.08% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Butler County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 476 people (a 2.44% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Butler County, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Butler County's population decreased by 508 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 222 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 286 (1.53%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Butler County, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Butler County decreased by 1,977 (9.71%). The population was highest at 20,332 in the year 2014 and lowest at 18,382 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)