Blount County, Alabama: commercial real estate data.
Blount County, Alabama had an estimated 60,163 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.7 percent since the 2020 census base of 59,130, across 645 square miles. County output reached $1.53 bn in 2024, 777 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 8 7(a) approvals worth $7.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Blount County
How many people live in Blount County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202459,518
- Households22,180
- Average household size2.68
- Median household income$64,190
- Median age41.3
- Median gross rent$776 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$175,200
- Home value to household income2.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income14.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher15.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over41,174
- Population under 1813,733
- Share under 1823.1 percent
- Population 65 and over11,067
- Share 65 and over18.6 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6434,718
- Civilian labor force27,388
- Unemployment rate5.0 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over59.8 percent
- Rank by population among Alabama counties23rd of 67
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included902nd of 3,222
Blount County is the 23rd largest of 67 Alabama counties by population. A median home costs 2.7 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.1 percent against 18.6 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Blount County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202460,163
- Census 2020 base population59,130
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.75 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024386
- Births, 2024692
- Deaths, 2024782
- Natural change, 2024-90
- Net domestic migration, 2024425
- Net international migration, 202455
- Total net migration, 2024480
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,498
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1260th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.75 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Blount County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,380
- People arriving, from those returns2,748
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,227
- Net household movement153
- Adjusted gross income arriving$71.4 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$13.0 m
- Average income of an arriving household$51,730
- Average income of a leaving household$47,571
- Largest single originJefferson County (501 households)
- Largest single destinationJefferson County (337 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 501 | 1,034 | $27.7 m |
| Cullman County | 105 | 202 | $4.5 m |
| Marshall County | 86 | 190 | $3.6 m |
| St. Clair County | 83 | 160 | $4.1 m |
| Etowah County | 68 | 133 | $2.0 m |
| Shelby County | 63 | 112 | $3.6 m |
| Walker County | 39 | 76 | $1.9 m |
| Madison County | 29 | 62 | $2.0 m |
Households arriving report $4,159 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Jefferson County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Blount County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.53 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.39 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 202410.4 percent
- GDP change over five years57.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Alabama areas BEA publishes34th of 67
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1499th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$25,790
Output grew 10.4 percent in the latest year and 57.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Blount County
- Covered employment, annual average9,094
- Establishments reporting956
- Average annual pay$45,687
- Average weekly wage$879
- Manufacturing, employment1,354
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$52,939
- Retail trade, employment1,274
- Retail trade, average annual pay$33,803
- Accommodation and food services, employment809
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$18,578
- Construction, employment664
- Construction, average annual pay$58,947
- Wholesale trade, employment385
- Other services, except public administration, employment320
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,354 | 60 | $52,939 |
| Retail trade | 1,274 | 126 | $33,803 |
| Accommodation and food services | 809 | 68 | $18,578 |
| Construction | 664 | 142 | $58,947 |
| Wholesale trade | 385 | 41 | $66,841 |
| Other services, except public administration | 320 | 67 | $40,061 |
| Finance and insurance | 230 | 50 | $67,057 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 196 | 36 | $39,172 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,354 jobs, 14.9 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Blount County?
- Establishments, all industries777
- Employment at those establishments7,402
- Annual payroll$327.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents13.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Blount County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202417
- Declared construction value permitted$4.1 m
- Single family units authorized17
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$242,235
- Units authorized per 1,000 households0.8
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Blount County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded8
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$7.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$993,638
- Median 7(a) approval$660,450
- Largest single approval$2,824,200
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)84
- Jobs per approval10.5
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active6
- Distinct industries receiving approvals7
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer12.5 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter7
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- 504 approvals recorded5
- 504 gross approval dollars$2.1 m
- Average 504 approval$424,000
- Median 504 approval$389,000
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval1.8
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved4.2
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$10.1 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Blount County
Do SBA loans in Blount County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Exempt from disclosure5
- Status: Cancelled1
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Blount County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Oneonta, approvals5
- Snead, approvals1
- Warrior, approvals1
- Remlap, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 5 | $4,250,000 |
| Snead | 1 | $2,824,200 |
| Warrior | 1 | $799,900 |
| Remlap | 1 | $75,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Blount County?
- Land area645 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Alabama counties38th of 67
- Width, east to west37.9 mi
- Height, north to south34.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land92
- Establishments per square mile1.20
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Blount County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Blount County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 010230
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book11
- Of those, participating in the NFIP9
- NFIP participation rate81.8 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Blount County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Blount County (community 010230), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Blount County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 81.8 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202459,518
- Households22,180
- Average household size2.68
- Median household income$64,190
- Median age41.3
Common questions
Blount County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Blount County, Alabama?
The Census Bureau estimates 60,163 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 59,518, in 22,180 households, ranking 23rd of 67 Alabama counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Blount County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.75 percent since the 2020 census base of 59,130, to 60,163 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 692 births against 782 deaths, with net migration of 480. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Blount County?
$64,190. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,200, which is 2.7 times income, and median gross rent is $776 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Blount County?
777 establishments, employing 7,402 people with an annual payroll of $327.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Blount County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,354 jobs, 14.9 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 9,094 jobs at an average annual pay of $45,687, or $879 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Blount County?
8 7(a) approvals totaling $7.9 m since FY2020, across 6 lenders, with a median approval of $660,450, plus 5 504 approvals worth $2.1 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Blount County?
17 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $4.1 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Blount County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Blount County come from?
The largest single origin is Jefferson County, with 501 households. Arriving households report an average income of $51,730 against $47,571 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Blount County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Blount County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Blount County
Cities and places in Blount.
15 Census places lie wholly or partly in Blount County. All 15 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | city | 6,971 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Remlap | CDP | 2,761 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Blountsville | town | 1,648 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Smoke Rise | CDP | 1,471 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Locust Fork | town | 1,402 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hayden | town | 1,389 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Susan Moore | town | 1,336 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Altoona | town | 1,252 | None recorded | 22.3 percent here, 77.7 percent Etowah County |
| Snead | town | 1,247 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Cleveland | town | 1,182 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rosa | town | 777 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Allgood | town | 759 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Highland Lake | town | 503 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Nectar | town | 460 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| County Line | town | 358 | None recorded | 65.5 percent here, 34.5 percent Jefferson County |
A further 1 of the county's 8 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Blount County, the largest being Warrior (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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