Community Profiles

Babbie

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Babbie is 613. The population is expected to shrink to 599 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.46%.

The median age of Babbie residents is 51.

The diversity index of Babbie is 12.5, meaning that there is a 13% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Babbie is $56,033 and projected to be $62,857 in 2029. Per capita income is $23,218, projected to be $26,339 in 2029. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $358,687 and the average disposable income is $46,580.

There are 295 housing units in Babbie; 232 are owner-occupied, 22 are rented, and 41 are vacant. The average home value is $162,931, with 30 homes built in 2010 or later, and 9 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 11 businesses in Babbie, employing 40 workers and pulling from a labor force of 267 age 16 and above. 40 workers commute into Babbie from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

183 residents both live and work in/around Babbie. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 1.64% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 208 drive alone, 52 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 7 residents work from home.

179 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 83 have associates degrees, 22 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9 hold a graduate or professional degree.