Blount County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Blount County, Tennessee is 137,747 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $74,607, the median home value is $275,700, and the median age is 43.9.
The population of Blount County has grown 15.4% since 2010 (123,208 → 142,211), a +1.03% annualized rate.
137,747
Population
+1.03%
Annual growth
246
People / sq mi
$74,607
Median Income
$275,700
Median Home Value
Blount County covers 559 sq mi of land at 246.5 people per square mile.
About Blount County, TN
Blount County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 137,747. It ranks #11 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 43.9, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The median household income in Blount County is $74,607, near the US median of $74,580. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $275,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,042. The homeownership rate of 77.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Blount County reflects 26.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.7 minutes each way.
Blount County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Blount County had a population of 123,208 in 2010 and 142,211 in 2024, a 15.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 142,211 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.03%.
142,211
Population (2024)
123,208
Population (2010)
142,211
Peak (2024)
1.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 123,208 |
| 2011 | 123,689 |
| 2012 | 124,062 |
| 2013 | 124,937 |
| 2014 | 125,932 |
| 2015 | 127,047 |
| 2016 | 128,356 |
| 2017 | 130,106 |
| 2018 | 131,595 |
| 2019 | 133,396 |
| 2020 | 135,656 |
| 2021 | 137,624 |
| 2022 | 139,789 |
| 2023 | 141,384 |
| 2024 | 142,211 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.9
Median Age
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Male
20.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $74,607+$7,510 vs state |
| Mean household income | $95,542 |
| Per-capita income | $38,705 |
| Poverty rate | 5.9%-4.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Blount County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
80.5%
Public transit
11.4%
Work from home
25.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$275,700+$18,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,042
Median rent
77.0%
Homeownership rate
60,912
Total housing units
89.4%
Occupied
10.6%
Vacant
23.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.2%
With health insurance
94.4%
With broadband internet
38.0%
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans (18+)
13.4%
With a disability
96.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.7%
High School+
26.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blount County, Tennessee has a population of 137,747 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 246 people per square mile.
The population of Blount County has grown 15.4% since 2010 (123,208 → 142,211), a +1.03% annualized rate.
The median household income in Blount County, Tennessee is $74,607, with mean (average) household income of $95,542 and per-capita income of $38,705. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Blount County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.4%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Blount County, Tennessee is 43.9 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.
The median home value in Blount County is $275,700 and median monthly rent is $1,042. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 60,912 total housing units, 10.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Blount County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Blount County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.