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Blount County

Alabama · 57,322 residents · 644.891 sq mi
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Blount County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
57,322
+12%since 2000
from 51,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K49K55K62K1990201020202024Blount County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,549
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,241 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,070
+29%since 2000
from $16,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(46,999)
Black1.2%(598)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,718)
Asian0.1%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(8,090)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(50,952)
Black1.3%(724)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(4,626)
Asian0.2%(115)
Other1.4%(817)
Diversity Score25.1%(14,371)
Diversity Score
25
+58%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blount County, Alabama?

Blount County, Alabama has about 57,322 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blount County, Alabama?

The typical household in Blount County, Alabama earns about $45,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blount County, Alabama expensive?

In Blount County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $113,700, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Blount County, Alabama?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blount County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blount County, Alabama?

About 13.4% of people in Blount County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blount County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Blount County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,074 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 507.01Census Tract 506.04Census Tract 504Census Tract 501.05Census Tract 502Census Tract 506.03Census Tract 506.01Census Tract 505.01Census Tract 505.02Census Tract 503.01Census Tract 501.06Census Tract 501.04Census Tract 507.02Census Tract 503.02Census Tract 501.07Census Tract 501.03
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 35121ZIP 35079ZIP 35031ZIP 35049ZIP 35133ZIP 35172ZIP 35097ZIP 35013
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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