Butner
Town in Granville County, North Carolina
Butner is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, with 8,397 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Creedmoor, 3.6 miles E.
- 8,397residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.7 km²
- 592 / sq mipopulation density
- 27509ZIP code
About Butner
Butner is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,397 as of the 2020 census. Butner was managed by the state of North Carolina from 1947 through 2007.
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Living in Butner
- Median household income
- $74,739
- Median home value
- $231,100
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Butner had 8,397 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,397 |
|---|---|
| Density | 592 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butner at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Granville County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,397 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.18 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1343° N, 78.7407° W |
| ZIP code | 27509 |
| Official website | butnernc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3709360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butner
- Creedmoor3.6 mi E
- Stem4.4 mi N
- Gorman7.4 mi SW
- Rougemont11.0 mi NW
- Durham13.9 mi SW
- Oxford15.5 mi NE
- Youngsville16.0 mi SE
- Franklinton16.6 mi E
- Wake Forest17.4 mi SE
- Kittrell17.8 mi E
- Hillsborough20.5 mi W
- Morrisville21.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butner
What county is Butner in?
Butner is in Granville County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Butner, NC?
8,397 people lived in Butner at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butner, NC?
The ZIP code of Butner is 27509.
What is the elevation of Butner?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butner?
Creedmoor (3.6 mi), Stem (4.4 mi), Gorman (7.4 mi), Rougemont (11.0 mi), Durham (13.9 mi).
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