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Blount County, TN
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Blount County, Tennessee.
Population
139,333
Land area
559sq mi
People per sq mi
249
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Blount County
Blount County at a glance
- Blount County is 45% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 95 counties in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $77,365, 11% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,500 (12% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,090 a month.
- Its largest cities are Maryville (32,392), Alcoa (12,222) and Eagleton Village (5,598).
Local data for Blount County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools37
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks28
- Post Offices7
- Parks50
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants288
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places65
Housing and community stats
Blount County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,365
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$320,500
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,090/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (15,871), German Americans (15,491), Scottish Americans (4,122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,848
57,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $7,508 per person
PPP loans
$205M
2,608 loans, 23,880 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$829K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Blount County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blount County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
609
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 26°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone65 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blount County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Blount County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Blount County, TN?
- Maryville is the largest city or town in Blount County, with about 32,392 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Blount County?
- Blount County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37701, 37737, 37777, 37801, 37803.
- What is the population of Blount County, TN?
- About 139,333 people live in Blount County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Blount County?
- Blount County borders Knox County, Sevier County, Loudon County, Monroe County, Swain County, NC, Graham County, NC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023