County · Tennessee
Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County, Tennessee. Blount County had 143,820 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 11 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 47009.
Blount County is one of the 9 counties of the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
143,820
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 135,280 · ACS 2020-2024: 139,333
Median household income
$77,365
±$2,375 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$320,500
±$7,701 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,090
±$33 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Blount County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 135,280 residents in Blount County. The Census Bureau estimates 143,820 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 139,333 over 559 square miles of land.
| Measure | Blount County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 139,333 | 7,066,383 | +9,406 |
| Households | 55,522±683 | 2,824,277 | +4,965 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.03 | 2.45 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 61,850±75 | 3,143,670 | +4,141 |
Blount County's population since 2000
From 105,823 in 2000 to 143,820 in 2025: up 35.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Blount County?
Blount County holds 11 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Maryville with 32,442 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Maryville | 31,907 | $81,963 |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoa | 10,978 | $65,714 |
| Eagleton Village | 5,393 | $71,875 |
| Louisville | 4,384 | $89,744 |
| Seymour | 14,705 | $82,855 |
| WildwoodGEOID 4780740 | 1,157 | $87,083 |
| Friendsville | 896 | $69,063 |
| Rockford | 822 | $71,094 |
| TownsendGEOID 4774860 | 550 | $85,921 |
| WallandGEOID 4777700 | 281 | $63,906 |
| Vonore | 1,574 | $58,317 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blount County?
The median resident of Blount County is 43.7 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Blount County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.3 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 7.4% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5%±0.4 pts | 71.0% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4%±0.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±0.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±0.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.6%±1.4 pts | 31.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.4%±0.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Blount County earn?
Half of Blount County's 55,522 households earn less than $77,365 a year (±$2,375), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,740 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,625 after inflation. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blount County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,365±$2,375 | $69,595 | +$7,625 |
| Mean household income | $101,394±$3,450 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,373±$1,487 | $39,437 | +$3,778 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4%±0.9 pts | 13.8% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4%±2.1 pts | 18.8% | −6.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±1.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Blount County?
Owners occupy 77.0% of Blount County's occupied homes and renters 23.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,500 by its owner (±$7,701). The median renter pays $1,090 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blount County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,500±$7,701 | $286,700 | +$96,391 |
| Median gross rent | $1,090±$33 | $1,189 | +$120 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7%±3.3 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,495±$41 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.0%±1.5 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 61,850±75 | 3,143,670 | +4,141 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±1.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.4%±1.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Blount County building?
Builders took permits for 790 new housing units across Blount County in 2025 (787 single-family), 5.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blount County get to work?
78.8% of Blount County's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Blount County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±1.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±1.6 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±0.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±0.7 | 25.7 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 are Blount County's census tracts?
Blount County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,500 (Tract 108) to $104,321 (Tract 116.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Blount County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 95 |
| Median household income | 10th of 95 |
| Median home value | 13th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 91st of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 95 |
| Median age | 33rd of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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