Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
59077
Sex Ratio
102.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.34 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Blount County, AL, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.3% over the past year, slightly below the state average of 0.6%. With a median age of 40.8, it is older than the state median of 39.3, indicating a relatively mature demographic. The county's sex ratio of 102.2 is notably higher than the state average of 94.7, suggesting a larger female population. Additionally, Blount County has a high age dependency ratio of 70.4, reflecting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the young (39.2% under 18) and elderly (18.3% above 65), which may impact local economic dynamics compared to other counties in Alabama.
Dependency Rate
70.4 %
Median Age
40.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.3 %
Active Aging Index
97.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
31.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.2 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
21626
Married-couple Household
12066
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.4 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.53 %
Average Household Size
2.7 p
Average Family Size
3.23 p
Household with Children (%)
33.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
34.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
24.2 %
Now Married
56.2 %
Widowed
8.2 %
Divorced
11.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.