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Blountstown

Florida · 2,272 residents (2025 est.) · 3.187 sq mi
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Blountstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,762. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,136
+28%since 2000
from 2,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,272 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blountstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,762
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,228
+163%since 2000
from $11,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+2%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(1,582)
Black31.8%(777)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(1,385)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(1,840)
Black24.3%(762)
Hispanic / Latino6%(188)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other10.7%(335)
Diversity Score72.7%(2,280)
Diversity Score
73
+28%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+44.8 ptssince 2017
from 42.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blountstown, Florida?

Blountstown, Florida has about 3,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blountstown, Florida?

The typical household in Blountstown, Florida earns about $51,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blountstown, Florida expensive?

In Blountstown, Florida, the median home is worth about $158,700.

How educated are people in Blountstown, Florida?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blountstown, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blountstown, Florida?

About 21.7% of people in Blountstown, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blountstown, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Blountstown, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 631 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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