City · Florida
Blountstown, Florida
Blountstown, city, in Calhoun County, Florida. Blountstown had 2,272 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,266 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,136 (±499). GEOID 1206925.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,272
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,266 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,136 ±499
Median household income
$51,762
±$7,060 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$158,700
±$17,441 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
not published
Florida: $1,669
Where is Blountstown and what county is it in?
Blountstown is a city in Calhoun County, Florida. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 711 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Blountstown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,272 people lived in Blountstown on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,266 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,136 (±499).
| Measure | Blountstown | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,136 ±499 | 13,492 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,290 ±226 | 4,636 | +328 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.25 | 2.53 | −0.48 |
| Housing units | 1,463 ±224 | 5,683 | no clear change |
Blountstown's population since 2000
From 2,444 in 2000 to 2,272 in 2025: down 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Blountstown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blountstown?
The median resident of Blountstown is 45.7 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 26.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.3%.
| Measure | Blountstown | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±5.5 | 42.2 | +8.3 |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% ±3.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.8% ±5.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 53.5% ±5.0 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±3.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.7% ±7.8 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.3% ±6.4 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±4.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±3.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6% ±3.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±4.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7% ±6.2 pts | 24.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.9% ±8.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7% ±5.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2% ±6.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±5.0 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blountstown earn?
Half of Blountstown's 1,290 households earn less than $51,762 a year (±$7,060), against $50,517 in Calhoun County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,559 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,203 after inflation. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blountstown | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,762 ±$7,060 | $50,517 | +$15,203 |
| Mean household income | $71,876 ±$14,612 | $65,117 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,228 ±$6,217 | $23,413 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7% ±8.1 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±13.0 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.8% ±8.1 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% ±8.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±8.5 pts | 87.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blountstown?
Owners occupy 65.5% of Blountstown's occupied homes and renters 34.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,700 by its owner (±$17,441).
| Measure | Blountstown | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,700 ±$17,441 | $145,300 | +$41,784 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.0% ±23.6 pts | 43.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,248 ±$404 | $1,215 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.5% ±9.4 pts | 78.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.5% ±9.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,463 ±224 | 5,683 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±6.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1% ±8.8 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.8% ±8.8 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.5% ±6.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±7.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.5% ±9.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blountstown building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Blountstown in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blountstown work and get to work?
86.7% of Blountstown's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes.
| Measure | Blountstown | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.2% ±9.9 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±7.9 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±4.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±4.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±4.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±5.5 | 29.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Blountstown?
No census tract lies mostly in Blountstown; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.02Calhoun County | 3,680 | $41,045 |
| Tract 103.01Calhoun County | 3,849 | $53,086 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Blountstown) · Census block assignment files
How does Blountstown compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Blountstown is the 7,229th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 286th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Blountstown ranks 642nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 286th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 270th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 619th | 770 |
| Median household income | 642nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 559th | 763 |
| Median home value | 697th | 749 |
| Poverty rate | 100th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 656th | 733 |
| Median age | 297th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 491st | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 576th | 764 |
Blountstown's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Blountstown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Blountstown?
18 of the 56 figures for Blountstown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Blountstown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Blountstown.