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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Blocton

Alabama · 1,372 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 $30,417. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,372
−7%since 1990
from 1,468 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
286 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+11%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Blocton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,571 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,861
+122%since 1990
from $8,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
19.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+23%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,173)
Black20%(293)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(590)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,093)
Black19.5%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.9%(548)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Blocton, Alabama?

West Blocton, Alabama has about 1,372 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Blocton, Alabama earns about $30,417 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 $52,700, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in West Blocton, Alabama?

About 4.0% 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 17.8% 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 96 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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