Demographics & People — Butner, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,996 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,200 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,625 |
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| Family Households | 1,935 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.89 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6482 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,419 |
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| Black or African American | 2,266 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,965 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,280 |
| Other groups | 3,198 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,570 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 888 |
| English | 726 |
| German | 598 |
| American | 470 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| Irish | 280 |
Language
| English Only | 5,693 |
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| Spanish | 1,733 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,461 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 537 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,638 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Butner, North Carolina.
