U.S. County · Profile

Blount County

141.5KTotal Population
253Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+33.67%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Blount County has a population of 141,456 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Blount County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.4%129,291
Two or More Races4.5%6,366
Hispanic or Latino3.8%5,375
Black or African American2.6%3,678
Asian0.8%1,132
Some Other Race0.6%849
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%141
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Blount County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,935
4.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,376
5.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.6%
25.2% below national average
Median Age
43.8 years

Income & Poverty

$70,935Median Household Income
$36,376Per Capita Income
8.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,935$89,542
Families$85,194$104,606
Married-couple Families$85,194$95,417
Nonfamily Households$40,828$44,094

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Blount County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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