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Blountville

Tennessee · 3,309 residents · 4.935 sq mi
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Blountville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $177,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,309
+12%since 2000
from 2,959 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+33%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Blountville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,754
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,609 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,217
+68%since 2000
from $16,173 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
−14%since 2010
from 0.549 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,192
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,876)
Black1.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,138)
Black3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other1.7%(56)
Diversity Score12.4%(412)
Diversity Score
12
+110%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blountville, Tennessee?

Blountville, Tennessee has about 3,309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blountville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Blountville, Tennessee earns about $54,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blountville, Tennessee expensive?

In Blountville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $177,300, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Blountville, Tennessee?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blountville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blountville, Tennessee?

About 8.3% of people in Blountville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blountville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Blountville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 696 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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