Population 139,333 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Blount County
Household size in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Blount County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.48, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Blount County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Blount County: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Blount County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Tennessee counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Blount County
Renters in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Blount County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Blount County is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Blount County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $722 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $808 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $837 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,111 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Blount County costs $1,111 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $389 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Blount County
Bachelor's degrees in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Blount County (28.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Tennessee counties, though, Blount County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Blount County have finished high school (91.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. Blount County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Tennessee counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Blount County
| Period | Blount County | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Blount County has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Blount County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount County | 2.51 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 10.2% | 1987 | $1,111 | 28.9% | 91.3% | 3.4% |
| Loudon County | 2.46 | 48.6 | 7.6% | 19.7% | 9.5% | 1989 | $1,058 | 29.3% | 89.5% | 2.7% |
| Sevier County | 2.51 | 43.2 | 10.5% | 29.3% | 22.0% | 1995 | $1,131 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 3.3% |
| Roane County | 2.44 | 46.3 | 9.0% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 1981 | $867 | 22.0% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| Bledsoe County | 2.82 | 43.8 | 9.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 1991 | $835 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 1.9% |
| Madison County | 2.57 | 45.4 | 9.7% | 22.5% | 25.2% | 1986 | $880 | 32.3% | 89.7% | 2.6% |
| Van Buren County | 2.49 | 45.2 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 12.0% | 1978 | $701 | 13.7% | 86.3% | 2.3% |
| Warren County | 2.60 | 40.4 | 13.4% | 27.6% | 12.6% | 1980 | $854 | 13.6% | 86.2% | 6.0% |
| McDowell County | 2.38 | 44.8 | 10.8% | 24.4% | 14.5% | 1983 | $823 | 17.4% | 85.4% | 3.9% |
| Cannon County | 2.58 | 41.8 | 12.7% | 21.6% | 10.8% | 1988 | $1,079 | 17.3% | 85.7% | 3.1% |
| Burke County | 2.38 | 44.4 | 10.1% | 25.5% | 9.9% | 1980 | $912 | 21.7% | 85.7% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Blount County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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