Blount County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Blount County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 137,747. It is the 11th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blount County is 43.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blount County is $74,607. This is 11% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $275,700. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blount County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.