Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County is home to 139,333 people. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $77,365.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 139,333 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $77,365 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.4% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 9.4% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.4% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $320,500 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,090 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.1% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.7 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Graham County, North Carolina
- Swain County, North Carolina
- Knox County
- Loudon County
- Monroe County
- Sevier County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.