Blount County, Alabama Population 2022
Blount County, Alabama's estimated population is 57,991 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Blount County, Alabama is the 23rd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 57,376 and has seen a growth of 1.07% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,415 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 4,233 | 1,818 | 75.28% |
| 1840 | 5,570 | 1,337 | 31.59% |
| 1850 | 7,367 | 1,797 | 32.26% |
| 1860 | 10,865 | 3,498 | 47.48% |
| 1870 | 9,945 | -920 | -8.47% |
| 1880 | 15,369 | 5,424 | 54.54% |
| 1890 | 21,927 | 6,558 | 42.67% |
| 1900 | 23,119 | 1,192 | 5.44% |
| 1910 | 21,456 | -1,663 | -7.19% |
| 1920 | 25,538 | 4,082 | 19.02% |
| 1930 | 28,020 | 2,482 | 9.72% |
| 1940 | 29,490 | 1,470 | 5.25% |
| 1950 | 28,975 | -515 | -1.75% |
| 1960 | 25,449 | -3,526 | -12.17% |
| 1970 | 26,853 | 1,404 | 5.52% |
| 1980 | 36,459 | 9,606 | 35.77% |
| 1990 | 39,248 | 2,789 | 7.65% |
| 2010 | 57,376 | 18,128 | 46.19% |
| 2011 | 57,560 | 184 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 57,580 | 20 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 57,619 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 57,526 | -93 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 57,526 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 57,494 | -32 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 57,787 | 293 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 57,771 | -16 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 57,826 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 57,881 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2021 | 57,936 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2022 | 57,991 | 55 | 0.09% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,271 | 93.97% |
| Black or African American | 808 | 1.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 55 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 1,037 | 1.80% |
| Two or More Races | 1,293 | 2.24% |
Blount County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,205 | 2.7 | 76.1 |
| Married | 12,053 | 3.27 | 86.2 |
| Male | 804 | 4.12 | 76.1 |
| Female | 2,178 | 3.38 | 63.4 |
| Non Family | 6,170 | 1.15 | 60.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,950 | 7.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,888 | 9.77% |
| High School Graduate | 13,975 | 35.10% |
| Some College | 8,505 | 21.36% |
| Associates Degree | 5,220 | 13.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,540 | 8.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,736 | 4.36% |
Blount County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 125 | 125 | 83 |
| Other Race | 548 | 233 | 83 |
| White | 35,853 | 30,870 | 5,049 |
| 2+ Races | 691 | 622 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 2,692 | 1,050 | 63 |
| Black | 482 | 331 | 8 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | |
| Native American | 49 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.40%.
$38,662
Average Earnings
$44,684
Average Male
$31,197
Average Female
Blount County, Alabama Language by Age
Blount County, Alabama Language
92.15% of Blount County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 7.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.39% of the population.
Blount County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,354 | 1,431 | 26.73% |
| Native | 55 | 11 | 20.00% |
| Black | 672 | 87 | 12.95% |
| White | 49,581 | 6,222 | 12.55% |
| Asian | 236 | 6 | 2.54% |
| Other | 249 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,293 | 121 | 9.36% |
13.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.60%
Male Poverty Rate
15.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blount County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blount County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 26.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blount County, Alabama is Multiple, with 9.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
Blount County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Blount County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Blount County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Blount County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,246 | 7.73% |
| Black | 41 | 7.07% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 49 | 7.40% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 8.04% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 4.27% |
Blount County, Alabama Veterans by Education
10.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.54%
Born in Blount County, Alabama
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.65% of Blount County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 79.54% having been born in Alabama. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990