Blount County, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Alabama
The population of Blount County, Alabama is 59,292 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $61,096, the median home value is $169,700, and the median age is 40.9.
The population of Blount County has grown 4.9% since 2010 (57,372 → 60,163), a +0.34% annualized rate.
59,292
Population
+0.34%
Annual growth
92
People / sq mi
$61,096
Median Income
$169,700
Median Home Value
Blount County covers 645 sq mi of land at 91.9 people per square mile.
About Blount County, AL
Blount County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.7% of the population. Blount County is a county in Alabama with a population of 59,292. It ranks #22 among counties in Alabama by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $61,096 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $169,700, with typical rent around $743.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 15.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
Blount County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Blount County had a population of 57,372 in 2010 and 60,163 in 2024, a 4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,163 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.34%.
60,163
Population (2024)
57,372
Population (2010)
60,163
Peak (2024)
0.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,372 |
| 2011 | 57,561 |
| 2012 | 57,585 |
| 2013 | 57,630 |
| 2014 | 57,536 |
| 2015 | 57,535 |
| 2016 | 57,487 |
| 2017 | 57,801 |
| 2018 | 57,770 |
| 2019 | 57,840 |
| 2020 | 59,110 |
| 2021 | 59,050 |
| 2022 | 59,491 |
| 2023 | 59,777 |
| 2024 | 60,163 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
40.9
Median Age
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Male
18.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,096$-931 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,203 |
| Per-capita income | $30,656 |
| Poverty rate | 10.3%-1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Blount County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
85.1%
Public transit
4.6%
Work from home
35.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$169,700$-25,400 vs state
Median home value
$743
Median rent
79.5%
Homeownership rate
24,793
Total housing units
88.6%
Occupied
11.4%
Vacant
20.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.8%
With health insurance
91.9%
With broadband internet
14.7%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
18.7%
With a disability
91.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.7%
High School+
15.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blount County, Alabama has a population of 59,292 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 92 people per square mile.
The population of Blount County has grown 4.9% since 2010 (57,372 → 60,163), a +0.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Blount County, Alabama is $61,096, with mean (average) household income of $79,203 and per-capita income of $30,656. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Blount County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Blount County, Alabama is 40.9 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.
The median home value in Blount County is $169,700 and median monthly rent is $743. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,793 total housing units, 11.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Blount County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Blount County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.