As of 2025 the population of Babbie is 613. The population is expected to shrink to 603 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.33%.
The median age of Babbie residents is 50.
The diversity index of Babbie is 14.2, meaning that there is a 14% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Babbie is $69,984 and projected to be $72,437 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,112, projected to be $30,392 in 2030. 0.16% of households – 1 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $442,066 and the average disposable income is $54,308.
There are 296 housing units in Babbie; 232 are owner-occupied, 23 are rented, and 41 are vacant. The average home value is $163,642, with 30 homes built in 2010 or later, and 7 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 11 businesses in Babbie, employing 31 workers and pulling from a labor force of 236 age 16 and above. 34 workers commute into Babbie from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
173 residents both live and work in/around Babbie. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.89% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 209 drive alone, 19 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 8 residents work from home.
154 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 65 have associates degrees, 28 have bachelor’s degrees, and 38 hold a graduate or professional degree.
