Blount County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Blount County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01009
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 644.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.74 sq mi
- Total Area
- 650.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.977358
- Longitude
- -86.566440
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,584
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 43,938
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 53,246 | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,336 | 7.5% |
| White | 50,928 | 88.4% |
| Black | 715 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 272 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,719 | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,218 | 5.0% |
| White | 40,154 | 91.4% |
| Black | 744 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 585 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 59,518
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,526
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,571
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 52,460 | 88.1% |
| Black | 716 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 39,686
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,412 | 11.1% |
| Republican | 33,003 | 83.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,271 | 5.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,091 | 48.1% |
| Female | 20,594 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,896 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,768 | 4.5% |
| Black | 674 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 212 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,222
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,933 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 13.7% |
| Black | 176 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 70 | 33.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,894 | 41.3% |
| Female | 8,328 | 40.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,002 (29.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,513 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,918
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $177,693
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $848
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.