Butler, Alabama facts for kids
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Butler, Alabama
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Choctaw County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Butler
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Location of Butler in Choctaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Choctaw | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.75 sq mi (17.48 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.75 sq mi (17.48 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,871 | |
| • Density | 277.14/sq mi (107.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
36904
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | |
| FIPS code | 01-11032 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405351 | |
Butler is a small town located in Choctaw County, Alabama, in the United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 1,871 people lived in Butler.
Contents
History of Butler
How Butler Began
Butler became the county seat when Choctaw County was created in 1847. The town itself was settled in 1848. It was named after Colonel Pierce Butler. He was a soldier who sadly died during the Mexican–American War.
Geography and Climate
Where is Butler Located?
Butler is in the northern part of Choctaw County. You can find it at these coordinates: 32 degrees 5 minutes 29 seconds North, and 88 degrees 13 minutes 14.46 seconds West.
Size of the Town
The town of Butler covers an area of about 14.4 square kilometers (or 6.75 square miles). All of this area is land.
Butler's Weather
Butler has a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot, humid summers and mild winters. There is rainfall throughout the year.
| Climate data for Butler, 1991–2020 simulated normals (161 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.6 (14.2) |
61.9 (16.6) |
70.0 (21.1) |
77.2 (25.1) |
84.2 (29.0) |
89.8 (32.1) |
92.5 (33.6) |
92.3 (33.5) |
87.4 (30.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
67.5 (19.7) |
59.7 (15.4) |
76.5 (24.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.0 (7.8) |
49.6 (9.8) |
56.8 (13.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
72.1 (22.3) |
78.6 (25.9) |
81.5 (27.5) |
81.1 (27.3) |
75.9 (24.4) |
65.1 (18.4) |
54.1 (12.3) |
47.8 (8.8) |
64.4 (18.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34.3 (1.3) |
37.4 (3.0) |
43.7 (6.5) |
50.7 (10.4) |
59.9 (15.5) |
67.6 (19.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
69.8 (21.0) |
64.2 (17.9) |
51.8 (11.0) |
40.8 (4.9) |
36.1 (2.3) |
52.2 (11.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.58 (141.75) |
5.37 (136.46) |
5.86 (148.88) |
5.00 (127.01) |
4.22 (107.11) |
5.17 (131.38) |
5.56 (141.23) |
5.19 (131.88) |
3.73 (94.77) |
3.71 (94.25) |
4.28 (108.66) |
5.39 (136.80) |
59.06 (1,500.18) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 36.7 (2.6) |
39.7 (4.3) |
45.1 (7.3) |
52.3 (11.3) |
61.3 (16.3) |
68.5 (20.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
70.9 (21.6) |
65.8 (18.8) |
55.0 (12.8) |
44.6 (7.0) |
39.7 (4.3) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
People in Butler
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Butler has changed over the years. In 1880, there were only 194 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,871 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 194 | — | |
| 1930 | 501 | — | |
| 1940 | 670 | 33.7% | |
| 1950 | 659 | −1.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,765 | 167.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,064 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,882 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,872 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,952 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,894 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,871 | −1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Butler?
In 2020, there were 1,871 people living in Butler. Most residents identified as White (about 63.34%). About 31.75% identified as Black or African American. A smaller number of people identified as Asian, Native American, or other races. About 1.98% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 1,894 people in Butler. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 24.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42.5 years.
Schools in Butler
Public Schools
The Choctaw County School District provides public education in Butler.
- Choctaw County High School teaches students from grades 7 to 12.
- Choctaw County Elementary School is for students from kindergarten to grade 6.
Private School
Patrician Academy is a private school in Butler. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through grade 12.
Local News and Radio
The local newspaper for the county is called the Choctaw Sun-Advocate. It was formed in 2006 when two older newspapers joined together.
You can also listen to a couple of radio stations in Butler:
- WKLV-FM 93.5 FM plays Contemporary Christian music.
- WDLG 90.1 FM plays Catholic programming.
Famous People from Butler
Many interesting people have come from Butler, Alabama!
- Leon Bibb was the first African American primetime news anchor in Ohio.
- Eric Dubose and Johnny Ruffin were both professional baseball pitchers.
- Ty Herndon is a well-known country music singer.
- Thomas Hopkins and Kendrick Office played in the National Football League.
- Ced Landrum was a professional baseball outfielder.
- Phillip Lolley worked as a football coach at Auburn University.
- Donald C. Simmons, Jr. is an educator, writer, poet, and film producer.
- Brian Witherspoon was a National Football League cornerback.
Getting Around
You can find intercity bus service in Butler. Greyhound Lines provides bus routes that connect Butler to other towns and cities.
See also
In Spanish: Butler (Alabama) para niños
