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Blountsville

Alabama · 1,684 residents · 5.421 sq mi
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Blountsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,238. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,684
−5%since 2000
from 1,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blountsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,238
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,372
+14%since 2000
from $13,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(286)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(618)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,369)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(257)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score36.9%(621)
Diversity Score
37
+5%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blountsville, Alabama?

Blountsville, Alabama has about 1,684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blountsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Blountsville, Alabama earns about $25,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blountsville, Alabama expensive?

In Blountsville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Blountsville, Alabama?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blountsville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blountsville, Alabama?

About 18.2% of people in Blountsville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blountsville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Blountsville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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