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 2025 population of 1,171. West Blocton is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -3.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,215 in 2020.

The average household income in West Blocton is $45,010 with a poverty rate of 26.89%. The median age in West Blocton is 32.7 years: 37.2 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Blocton includes 85.68% White, 13.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,131	85.68%
Black or African American	181	13.71%
Two or more races	8	0.61%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

West Blocton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Blocton's average per capita income is $23,583. Household income levels show a median of $37,537. The poverty rate stands at 26.89%.

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	$46,150	-
Families	$41,500	$56,265
Households	$37,537	$45,010
Non Families	$20,069	$24,436

$23,583

Average Income

$37,537

Median Household Income

26.89%

Poverty Rate