Blount County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Blount County is located in Alabama with a total population of 59,292. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blount County is 40.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blount County is $61,096. This is 2% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $169,700. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Blount County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blount County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.1% vs 5.4%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.