West Blocton, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Blocton decreased by 188. In this period, the peak population was 1,434 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,377 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,379 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2002 | 1,382 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2003 | 1,388 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2004 | 1,397 | 9 | 0.65% |
| 2005 | 1,412 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 2006 | 1,409 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2007 | 1,424 | 15 | 1.06% |
| 2008 | 1,434 | 10 | 0.70% |
| 2009 | 1,420 | -14 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 1,287 | -133 | -9.37% |
| 2011 | 1,281 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 1,274 | -7 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 1,261 | -13 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 1,259 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 1,256 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 1,260 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 1,258 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,243 | -15 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 1,244 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,215 | -29 | -2.33% |
| 2021 | 1,222 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 1,193 | -29 | -2.37% |
| 2023 | 1,189 | -4 | -0.34% |
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West Blocton, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Blocton's population decreased by 90 (6.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, West Blocton's population decreased by 72 (5.59%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, West Blocton's population decreased by 26 (2.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Blocton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,189.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Blocton's population peaked in year 2008 at 1,434.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Blocton's population was lowest in year 2023 at 1,189.
West Blocton, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Blocton grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Blocton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.59% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.65% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Blocton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.59% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 West Blocton population grew the most, with an increase of 15 people (a 1.07% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 West Blocton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 133 people (a 9.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Blocton, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Blocton's population decreased by 33 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 29 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 4 (0.34%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Blocton, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Blocton decreased by 72 (5.71%). The population was highest at 1,260 in the year 2016 and lowest at 1,189 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)