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West Blocton

Alabama · 1,217 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 $36,667. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,217
−11%since 2000
from 1,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Blocton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,867
+28%since 2000
from $17,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(967)
Black13.3%(162)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(44)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score39.8%(485)
Diversity Score
40
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.4%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Blocton, Alabama?

West Blocton, Alabama has about 1,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Blocton, Alabama earns about $36,667 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 $87,400, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in West Blocton, Alabama?

About 6.3% 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 15.4% 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 251 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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