Butler (Alabama)

Butler is a town in and the county seat of Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. The population was 1,894 at the 2010 census.HistoryWhen Choctaw County was formed in 1847, Butler was created as the county seat. The town was located and settled in 1848. It is named in honor of Colonel Pierce Butler, a soldier killed in the Mexican-American War.GeographyButler is located in north-central Choctaw County at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 14.4sqkm, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,894 people, 826 households, and 488 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 958 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 71.4% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.