Blount County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,518 | — | #902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,190 | -14.6% | #1,690 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,200 | -37.9% | #1,702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $776 | -33.3% | #2,296 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.1% | #1,486 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Blount County has a population of 59,518, making it the #902 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Blount County is $64,190, ranking #1,690 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Blount County is $175,200 (-37.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $776/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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89.7% of residents in Blount County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Blount County, Alabama
Blount County, Alabama has a total population of 59,518, making it the 902nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Blount County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Blount County is $64,190, which ranks #1,690 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Blount County is $175,200, 37.9% below the national median. Renters in Blount County pay a median gross rent of $776 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Blount County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.5 min.
Blount County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Blount County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.