Butler County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1,405 | — | — |
| 1830 | 5,650 | +4,245 | +302.1% |
| 1840 | 8,685 | +3,035 | +53.7% |
| 1850 | 10,836 | +2,151 | +24.8% |
| 1860 | 18,122 | +7,286 | +67.2% |
| 1870 | 14,981 | -3,141 | -17.3% |
| 1880 | 19,649 | +4,668 | +31.2% |
| 1890 | 21,641 | +1,992 | +10.1% |
| 1900 | 25,761 | +4,120 | +19.0% |
| 1910 | 29,030 | +3,269 | +12.7% |
| 1920 | 29,531 | +501 | +1.7% |
| 1930 | 30,195 | +664 | +2.2% |
| 1940 | 32,447 | +2,252 | +7.5% |
| 1950 | 29,228 | -3,219 | -9.9% |
| 1960 | 24,560 | -4,668 | -16.0% |
| 1970 | 22,007 | -2,553 | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 21,680 | -327 | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 21,892 | +212 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 21,399 | -493 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 20,947 | -452 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 19,051 | -1,896 | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 18,256 | -795 | -4.2% |
Cities & CDPs in Butler County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | 6,983 | — |
| 2 | Georgiana | 1,267 | -41.0% |
| 3 | McKenzie | 492 | -18.7% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1,405 | Decennial Census |
| 1830 | 5,650 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 8,685 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 10,836 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 18,122 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 14,981 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 19,649 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 21,641 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 25,761 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 29,030 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 29,531 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 30,195 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 32,447 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 29,228 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 24,560 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 22,007 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 21,680 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 21,892 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 21,399 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 20,803 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 20,833 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 20,870 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 20,830 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 20,815 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 20,894 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 20,949 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 20,867 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 20,947 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 20,947 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 20,867 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 20,672 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 20,359 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 20,332 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 20,168 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 20,040 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 19,911 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 19,675 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 19,501 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 19,051 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 18,856 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 18,652 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 18,357 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 18,256 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)