As of 2026 the population of Babbie is 606. The population is expected to shrink to 602 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.13%.
The median age of Babbie residents is 47.
The diversity index of Babbie is 10.8, meaning that there is a 11% 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 $62,295 and projected to be $66,322 in 2031. Per capita income is $26,419, projected to be $28,314 in 2031. 0.33% of households – 2 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $375,346 and the average disposable income is $47,923.
There are 297 housing units in Babbie; 226 are owner-occupied, 31 are rented, and 40 are vacant. The average home value is $147,235, with 57 homes built in 2010 or later, and 9 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 11 businesses in Babbie, employing 39 workers and pulling from a labor force of 317 age 16 and above. 72 workers commute into Babbie from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
197 residents both live and work in/around Babbie. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 264 drive alone, 50 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3 residents work from home.
134 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 116 have associates degrees, 24 have bachelor’s degrees, and 43 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
