Butts County, GA

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    2024 Population
    26,496
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.8
    1.82% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.4%
    19.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,241
    16.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $240,600
    5.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    11,361
    7.98% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Butts County, 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.

    99.6% of the residents in Butts County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Butts County, GA was $240,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

    Most people in Butts County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Butts County, GA was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Butts County, GA is home to a population of 26.5k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.925% of Butts County, GA residents were born outside of the country (245 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17k people) in Butts County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.44k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of Butts County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Butts County, GA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Butts County, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      17k ± 206
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      6.44k ± 589
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.6k ± 584
    3.86%
    Hispanic Population
    1.02k people

    In 2024, there were 2.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17k people) in Butts County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.44k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.86% of the people in Butts County, GA are hispanic (1.02k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    0.925%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    245 people
    1.48%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    387 people

    As of 2024, 0.925% of Butts County, GA residents (245 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 Butts County, GA was 1.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      514 ± 138
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      223 ± 120
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      212 ± 128

    Butts County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.7% of the population of Butts County, GA has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.958% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Butts County, GA see 3,683 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,683 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6662 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1344 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,683 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Butts County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Butts County, GA see an average of 3,683 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,683 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Butts County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.3%
    Uninsured
    45.4%
    Employer Coverage
    18.2%
    Medicaid
    12.2%
    Medicare
    10.9%
    Non-Group
    0.958%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butts County, GA grew by 3.16% from 11.9% to 12.3%.

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

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    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.72 in Butts County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.2% in Butts County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.6% in Butts County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Butts County, GA employs 11.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Butts County, GA were Retail Trade (1,971 people), Manufacturing (1,092 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,064 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($122,188), Utilities ($86,437), and Finance & Insurance ($72,897).

    Occupations

    11.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,007
    7.98%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butts County, GA grew at a rate of 7.98%, from 10.5k employees to 11.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butts County, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,211 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,138 people), and Material Moving Occupations (882 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butts County, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    11.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,007
    7.98%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Butts County, GA grew at a rate of 7.98%, from 10.5k employees to 11.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butts County, GA, are Retail Trade (1,971 people), Manufacturing (1,092 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,064 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butts County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Butts County, 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

    $48,262
    Median earning men ± $7,222
    $39,266
    Median earning women ± $2,957

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($122,188), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,991), and Construction ($61,458).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($63,875), Construction ($58,450), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 45
      Construction
    2. 37
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 35
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $70.7k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    2. $34.5k
      Manufacturing
    3. $29.8k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Butts County, GA was $240,600 in 2024, which is 0.723 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $227,800 to $240,600, a 5.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Butts County, GA is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Butts County, GA have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Butts County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.66% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butts County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.74%.

    Property

    $240,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,740
    $6,642
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$678

    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 Butts County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.3% of the housing units in Butts County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,241
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,885
    8.94k
    Number of Households
    ± 845

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.94k households in Butts County, GA grew to $69,241 from the previous year's value of $59,221.

    The following chart displays the households in Butts County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Butts County, 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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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (11%)
    3. Carpooled (8.77%)

    In 2024, 79.5% of workers in Butts County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (8.77%).

    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

    29 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Butts County, GA have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Butts County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.66% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Butts County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.74%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butts County, GA (2.5k out of 24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butts County, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Butts County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.9%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 305 in Butts County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 38.9% per 100,000 population.

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