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West Blocton, Alabama

town · Bibb County

At a glance

1,077
Population
$99,500
Median home value
67% below U.S. median
$40,560
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
32.7 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
10.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates88.7%
College graduates12.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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