West Blocton is a town located in Bibb County Alabama. West Blocton has a 2024 population of 1,180. West Blocton is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,215 in 2020.
The average household income in West Blocton is $49,125 with a poverty rate of 27.16%. The median age in West Blocton is 32.8 years: 40.4 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Blocton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,389 | 88.98% |
| Black or African American | 163 | 10.44% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 522 | 2.99 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 259 | 3.66 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 192 | 1.05 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 54 | 6.06 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 17 | 5.06 | 100 | 0 |
3.98
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 9.21% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 5.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 455 | 45.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 6.93% |
| Some College | 221 | 21.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 860 | 771 | 75 |
| Black | 119 | 76 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,409 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $22,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,635 | $57,679 | $19,052 |
| Some College | $0 | $65,089 | $19,052 |
$31,635
Average Earnings
$57,679
Average Male
$19,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.1% of West Blocton residents speak only English, while 11.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208 | 219 | 18.13% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 181 | 100% |
| Black | 163 | 24 | 14.72% |
27.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
36.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Blocton is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Blocton is Black, with 14.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.29% |
| Some College | 21.14% |
| High School | 8.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.89% |
| Female Employed | 13.37% |
| Male Employed | 10.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,083 | $61,098 |
| Households | $38,750 | $49,125 |
| Married Families | $42,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,900 | $26,112 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 6.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82%
Born in West Blocton
97.95%
Native Born
2.05%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.95% of West Blocton residents were born in the United States, with 82% having been born in Alabama. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,136 | -9 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 1,145 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 1,154 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 1,162 | -9 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 1,171 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 1,180 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,189 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 1,193 | -29 | -2.37% |
| 2021 | 1,222 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 1,215 | -29 | -2.33% |
| 2019 | 1,244 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,243 | -15 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,258 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,260 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,256 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 1,259 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,261 | -13 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 1,274 | -7 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 1,281 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 1,287 | 0 | 0% |