Blount County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 139,333 | — | #479 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,365 | +2.9% | #704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,023 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $320,500 | +13.7% | #533 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,090 | -6.3% | #747 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.6% | #436 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Blount County has a population of 139,333, making it the #479 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Blount County is $77,365, ranking #704 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Blount County is $320,500 (+13.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,090/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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90.6% of residents in Blount County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County, Tennessee has a total population of 139,333, making it the 479th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Blount County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Blount County is $77,365, which ranks #704 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Blount County is $320,500, 13.7% above the national median. Renters in Blount County pay a median gross rent of $1,090 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Blount County, 28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Blount County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Blount County, Tennessee 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.