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West End-Cobb

Alabama · 3,128 residents · 4.12 sq mi
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West End-Cobb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,708. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 796 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
3,128
−20%since 2000
from 3,924 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
759 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024West End-Cobb
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,708
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,418 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,830
+44%since 2000
from $13,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(3,030)
Black20%(784)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(1,665)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(2,222)
Black19.6%(614)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(109)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other7.4%(233)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,835)
Diversity Score
59
+38%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West End-Cobb, Alabama?

West End-Cobb, Alabama has about 3,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West End-Cobb, Alabama?

The typical household in West End-Cobb, Alabama earns about $37,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End-Cobb, Alabama expensive?

In West End-Cobb, Alabama, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in West End-Cobb, Alabama?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in West End-Cobb, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West End-Cobb, Alabama?

About 16.8% of people in West End-Cobb, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has West End-Cobb, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, West End-Cobb, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 906 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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