Census Bureau data for West Blocton town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Blocton town
- What is the median household income in West Blocton town?
- The median household income in West Blocton town is $37,537 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Blocton town?
- The poverty rate in West Blocton town is 17.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Blocton town?
- $107,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Blocton town?
- The median gross rent in West Blocton town is $955 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Blocton town residents have a college degree?
- 10.8% of adults in West Blocton town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,320
Median Income
$37,537
Median Home Value
$107,400
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.5%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,912 (+11.6%)
Home Value:
+$23,700 (+28.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-1.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+45.9%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-19.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,320
Median Age
32.0
Female
53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.5%
Black 13.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,537
±$4,974
-$24,490 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$46,065
Median Family Income
$41,500
Poverty Rate
17.0%
+5.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
31.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.5%
$10–15k
7.1%
$15–25k
15.2%
$25–35k
13.3%
$35–50k
31.9%
$50–75k
8.1%
$75–100k
7.1%
$100–150k
4.4%
$150–200k
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
549
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Renter-Occupied
31.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Median Home Value
$107,400
-$87,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$955
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.8%
$50–100k
24.6%
$100–200k
27.5%
$200–300k
9.0%
$300–500k
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.1%
$500–1k
35.4%
$1–1.5k
41.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
16.0%
1 vehicle
23.4%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
0.9%
20+ units
2.7%
Mobile home
18.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.8%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
8.0%
2000–2009
14.9%
2010+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.8%
-17.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.4%
Some College / Associate
23.5%
Less Than High School
5.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
+5.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.5%
Self-Employed
4.5%
Government Workers
7.5%
Private For-Profit
88.0%
Industry
Retail
25.3%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Prof. Services
12.8%
Edu/Health
11.8%
Construction
11.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Transportation
4.5%
Wholesale
3.8%
Finance
2.5%
Public Admin
1.0%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Sales
27.3%
Production
23.1%
Food Prep
22.8%
Construction
16.3%
Management
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.0 min
Drove Alone
84.3%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
505
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.7%
5–9
10.2%
10–14
13.6%
15–19
3.5%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
17.1%
35–44
14.7%
45–54
8.0%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
3.4%
75–84
3.9%
85+
7.4%
Under 18: 28.2%
Working age (18–64): 71.8%
65 and over: 15.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.3%
With a Disability
23.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.0%
Uninsured
17.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.8%
Has a Computer
82.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023