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Blount County

Alabama · 59,134 residents · 644.891 sq mi
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Blount County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,922. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% 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 $135,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
59,134
+16%since 2000
from 51,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K49K55K62K1990201020202024Blount County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,922
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,241 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,457
+56%since 2000
from $16,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(49,764)
Black1.4%(826)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(5,771)
Asian0.3%(174)
Other2.3%(1,353)
Diversity Score31.3%(18,500)
Segregation Score35.3%(20,873)
Diversity Score
31
+97%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blount County, Alabama?

Blount County, Alabama has about 59,134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blount County, Alabama earns about $48,922 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 $135,300, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Blount County, Alabama?

About 13.3% 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 13.7% 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 19,886 residents, a change of about 51 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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