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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Blocton

Alabama · 1,468 residents · 4.798 sq mi
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West Blocton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,468
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
306 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Blocton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,571
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,060
−55%vs 2000
vs $17,861 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
82.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
17.7% rent
1.4
−19%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,173)
Black20%(293)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score40.2%(590)
40
+1%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.8%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Blocton, Alabama?

West Blocton, Alabama has about 1,468 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Blocton, Alabama earns about $20,571 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 $28,900, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in West Blocton, Alabama?

About 1.7% 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 16.3% of people in West Blocton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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