West Blocton, AL Demographics

A map of West Blocton's Population by Race

West Blocton, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,077, a large decrease from the 1,217 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 18.9% Black, 8.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Blocton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Blocton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Blocton, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Blocton is ranked the 312th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Blocton was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Blocton's White Population

779 residents of West Blocton, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Blocton is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. West Blocton ranks 260th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Blocton's White population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of West Blocton's population has decreased from 79.5% to 72.3%.

West Blocton is more White than neighboring Centreville (65.7% White), Lake View (64% White), and Brent (35.1% White). West Blocton is less White than neighboring Woodstock (89.5% White), and Vance (81.3% White).

West Blocton's Black Population

204 residents of West Blocton, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Blocton is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. West Blocton ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Blocton's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Black residents' share of West Blocton's population has increased from 13.3% to 18.9%.

West Blocton is more Black than neighboring Woodstock (1% Black), and Vance (11.7% Black). West Blocton is less Black than neighboring Centreville (25.2% Black), Lake View (25.8% Black), and Brent (61.8% Black).

West Blocton's Asian Population

0 residents of West Blocton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Blocton is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. West Blocton ranks 246th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Blocton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Blocton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Blocton is less Asian than neighboring Centreville (0.9% Asian), and Lake View (3.6% Asian).

West Blocton's Hispanic Population

91 residents of West Blocton, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Blocton is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Blocton ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Blocton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 106.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Blocton's population has increased from 3.6% to 8.4%.

West Blocton is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodstock (4.8% Hispanic), Vance (3.1% Hispanic), Centreville (2.7% Hispanic), Lake View (2.5% Hispanic), and Brent (0.8% Hispanic).

West Blocton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Blocton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Blocton is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Blocton ranks 398th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Blocton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Blocton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Blocton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Centreville (1.3% Native American/Other), Lake View (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brent (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Blocton's Multiracial Population

3 residents of West Blocton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Blocton is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Blocton ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Blocton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Blocton's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.3%.

West Blocton is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodstock (4.8% Multiracial), Vance (3.9% Multiracial), Centreville (4.1% Multiracial), Lake View (3.3% Multiracial), and Brent (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.