Blount County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Blount County, Tennessee has a population of 139,333, the 11th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $77,365 and the median home value is $320,500. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Blount County Quick Facts

Population 139,333

Median Household Income $77,36590% MOE ±$2,375

Median Home Value $320,50090% MOE ±$7,701

Poverty Rate 8.4%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.5%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 43.7 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.2%

Cities/Places 11

Population 139,333 11th of 95

Median Income $77,365 11% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 3.5%

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	129,927	139,333	+7.2%
Median household income	$69,741	$77,365	+10.9%
Median home value¹	$224,112	$320,500	+43.0%
Median gross rent	$970	$1,090	+12.4%

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

$77,365

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Blount

$320,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 36.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

8.8%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,090/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

27.1%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Blount County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Maryville	32,392	$81,963	6.7%	$358,100
Seymour	16,216	$82,855	8.3%	$308,100
Alcoa	12,222	$65,714	12.9%	$277,100
Eagleton Village	5,598	$71,875	11.8%	$197,700
Louisville	4,383	$89,744	11.8%	$379,900
Vonore	2,191	$58,317	10.1%	$290,900
Friendsville	980	$69,063	12.4%	$217,800
Wildwood	968	$87,083	22.6%	$212,200
Rockford	824	$71,094	8.9%	$283,500
Townsend	701	$85,921	5.1%	$370,700
Walland	377	$63,906	0.0%	$271,100

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Population Overview

Blount County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 139,333. It is the 11th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blount County is 43.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blount County is $77,365. This is 11% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $320,500. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blount County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Blount County has a population of 139,333, making it the 11th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Blount County?

The median household income in Blount County is $77,365 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Blount County, Tennessee?

Blount County contains 11 Census-designated places.