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Blountsville

Alabama · 1,826 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 $38,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,826
+3%since 2000
from 1,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blountsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,229
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,391
+15%since 2000
from $13,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,335)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(398)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other5.6%(103)
Diversity Score55.2%(1,008)
Diversity Score
55
+58%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blountsville, Alabama?

Blountsville, Alabama has about 1,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blountsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Blountsville, Alabama earns about $38,229 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 $115,100, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Blountsville, Alabama?

About 7.6% 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 28.0% 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 288 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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