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West Blocton

County:
Bibb County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.798
State:
Alabama

West Blocton is a town located in Bibb County, Alabama. West Blocton has a 2026 population of 1,188. West Blocton is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,214 in 2020.

The median household income in West Blocton is $40,560 with a poverty rate of 24.05%. The median age in West Blocton is 40 years: 40.5 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males.

1.2K
Total Population
248
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.34%
Growth

West Blocton Population

West Blocton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,188-4-0.34%
20251,192-5-0.42%
20241,19750.42%
20231,192-3-0.25%
20221,195-27-2.21%
20211,22280.66%
20201,214-4-0.33%
20191,24410.08%
20181,243-15-1.19%
20171,258-2-0.16%
20161,26040.32%
20151,256-3-0.24%
20141,259-2-0.16%
20131,261-13-1.02%
20121,274-7-0.55%
20111,281413.31%
20101,287-4-0.31%

Median Age

Overall: 40 years
Female: 35.6 years
Male: 40.5 years

West Blocton Adults

There are 873 adults, (189 of whom are seniors) in West Blocton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 580 (53.9%)
Male: 497 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Blocton includes 80.78% White, 18.94% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White87080.78%
Black or African American20418.94%
Two or more races30.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White918.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White77972.33%
Black or African American20418.94%
Two or more races30.28%

West Blocton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Blocton 's average per capita income is $25,172. Household income levels show a median of $40,560. The poverty rate stands at 24.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$48,580-
Families$45,735$62,212
Households$40,560$48,999
Non Families$23,636$27,494

$25,172

Average Income

$40,560

Median Household Income

24.05%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)