Blount County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Blount County, Alabama has a population of 59,518, the 23rd most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $64,190 and the median home value is $175,200. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

Blount County Quick Facts

Population 59,518

Median Household Income $64,19090% MOE ±$3,472

Median Home Value $175,20090% MOE ±$7,515

Poverty Rate 12.9%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 41.3 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 81.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.2%

Cities/Places 13

Population 59,518 23rd of 67

Median Income $64,190 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 12.9%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Blount County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	57,681	59,518	+3.2%
Median household income	$60,745	$64,190	No clear change (+5.7%)
Median home value¹	$157,284	$175,200	+11.4%
Median gross rent	$821	$776	No clear change (-5.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Blount

$64,190

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Blount

$175,200

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 28.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

5.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

57.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.0%

Renter 19.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $776/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

24.9%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Blount County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Oneonta	6,971	$53,980	18.2%	$221,000
Remlap	2,761	$64,677	6.1%	$208,900
Blountsville	1,648	$48,182	17.1%	$130,800
Smoke Rise	1,471	$85,882	5.5%	$201,700
Locust Fork	1,402	$50,000	18.7%	$181,400
Hayden	1,389	$80,125	9.5%	$230,700
Susan Moore	1,336	$84,554	12.1%	$119,600
Snead	1,247	$48,509	14.8%	$175,200
Cleveland	1,182	$71,328	4.0%	$165,600
Rosa	777	N/A	6.3%	N/A
Allgood	759	$73,750	29.2%	$104,600
Highland Lake	503	$71,563	10.5%	$285,500
Nectar	460	$51,979	12.4%	$168,300

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Population Overview

Blount County is located in Alabama with a total population of 59,518. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blount County is 41.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blount County is $64,190. This is about the same as the state median of $63,999. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $175,200. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Blount County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blount County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.3% vs 5.6%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Blount County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Blount County, Alabama?

Blount County has a population of 59,518, making it the 23rd most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Blount County?

The median household income in Blount County is $64,190 with a poverty rate of 12.9%.

How many cities are in Blount County, Alabama?

Blount County contains 13 Census-designated places.