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Blountstown

Florida · 2,266 residents · 3.187 sq mi
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Blountstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
2,266
−7%since 2000
from 2,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+10%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blountstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,730
+63%since 2000
from $11,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,439)
Black23.8%(539)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(110)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.4%(100)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,434)
Diversity Score
63
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blountstown, Florida?

Blountstown, Florida has about 2,266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blountstown, Florida?

The typical household in Blountstown, Florida earns about $34,375 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Blountstown, Florida?

About 12.0% 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 19.9% of people in Blountstown, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blountstown, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Blountstown, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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