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Babbie, AL
Town in Covington County, Alabama.
Population
790
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
69
ZIP codes
0
Babbie and its ZIP codes
Babbie at a glance
- Babbie is 31% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,611, close to the Alabama median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,300 (14% below Alabama).
Housing and community stats
Babbie, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,611
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$181,300
Homeownership
94.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (60), German Americans (22), Italian Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for Babbie.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,610
12,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $7,726 per person
How people get to work
Babbie, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Babbie, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Babbie, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Babbie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Horn HillTown | 4.1 mi | 2.6 |
| OppCity | 4.3 mi | 23.7 |
| SanfordTown | 4.5 mi | 4.2 |
| OnychaTown | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LibertyvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| AndalusiaCity | 9.4 mi | 19.8 |
| HeathTown | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| KinstonTown | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| GanttTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CarolinaTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| River FallsTown | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| DozierTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| ElbaCity | 16 mi | 15.3 |
| Red LevelTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| FloralaTown | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| LockhartTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Babbie, AL in?
- Babbie is in Covington County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Babbie, AL?
- About 790 people live in Babbie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Babbie?
- Nearby places include Horn Hill (4.1 mi), Opp (4.3 mi), Sanford (4.5 mi), Onycha (5.7 mi), Libertyville (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023