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Webb

Alabama · 1,270 residents · 11.259 sq mi
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Webb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,700. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,270
−2%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+23%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9861K1K1K2K1990201020202024Webb
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,309
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,843
+31%since 2000
from $15,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,019)
Black19.3%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(537)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(923)
Black17.1%(217)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(55)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score48.5%(615)
Diversity Score
48
+17%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+212%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webb, Alabama?

Webb, Alabama has about 1,270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webb, Alabama?

The typical household in Webb, Alabama earns about $38,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webb, Alabama expensive?

In Webb, Alabama, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Webb, Alabama?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Webb, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webb, Alabama?

About 24.6% of people in Webb, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webb, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Webb, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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