Blount County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Blount County Quick Facts
How Blount County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,292 | 59,518 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $61,096 | $64,190 | +5.1% |
| Median home value | $169,700 | $175,200 | +3.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.