CensusEasy
CITY

West Blocton

Alabama · 1,194 residents (2025 est.) · 4.798 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Birmingham metro area
Compare
The short version

West Blocton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,560. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 295 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,500. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
−22%since 2000
from 1,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,194 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Blocton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,560
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,272
+25%since 2000
from $17,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−20%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+42%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Blocton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,093)
Black19.5%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(779)
Black18.9%(204)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score54.2%(584)
Diversity Score
54
+36%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+40.4 ptssince 2017
from 43.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to West Blocton

Archer
Pop 1,159
Medley
Pop 1,075
Palmona Park
Pop 1,115
Rodney
Pop 1,331
Places similar to West Blocton
Head to head

Compare West Blocton to nearby cities

WEST BLOCTON VS
McCalla
Income$87,468+116%
Home value$279,900+181%
Population13,253+1010%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST BLOCTON VS
Helena
Income$115,139+184%
Home value$330,700+232%
Population23,388+1859%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST BLOCTON VS
Alabaster
Income$91,357+125%
Home value$261,700+163%
Population34,748+2810%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST BLOCTON VS
Bessemer
Income$39,613−2%
Home value$135,900+37%
Population24,984+1992%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in West Blocton, Alabama?

West Blocton, Alabama has about 1,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Blocton, Alabama?

The typical household in West Blocton, Alabama earns about $40,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Blocton, Alabama expensive?

In West Blocton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $99,500.

How educated are people in West Blocton, Alabama?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Blocton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Blocton, Alabama?

About 24.0% of people in West Blocton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Blocton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, West Blocton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 391 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alabama
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare West Blocton with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →