County profile · Alabama
Blount County, AL market data
How Blount County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 60,156
- +1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 22,180
- Median household income
- $64,190
- +30.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $175,200
- Jobs located here
- 9,571
- Highest market score
- 85
- Insurance agencies, #131 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Blount County has an estimated 60,156 people and 22,180 households. Population estimates put the population change in Blount County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.8%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Blount County is $64,190, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Blount County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Of the business types scored in Blount County, insurance agencies (85); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (75); and pet businesses (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #131 of 2,272 scored counties.
Blount County is part of the Birmingham metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (94% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Blount County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Blount County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 85 | #131 of 2,272 | 24 | 10.8 | $2.7M | 218 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 75 | #131 of 1,771 | 14 | 6.3 | $2.1M | 128 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 75 | #157 of 2,200 | 16 | 7.2 | $1.1M | 127 | 6 |
| Real estate | 74 | #127 of 2,229 | 27 | 12.2 | Index only | 267 | 4 |
| Pizza | 73 | #208 of 2,090 | 7 | 3.2 | $10.8M | 213 | 28 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #290 of 2,405 | 124 | 55.9 | $610K | 165 | 54 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #157 of 2,176 | 26 | 11.7 | Index only | 220 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 72 | #210 of 1,886 | 9 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 255 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #268 of 2,063 | 12 | 5.4 | $6.3M | 170 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 70 | #250 of 1,493 | 10 | 4.5 | $3M | 103 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #369 of 2,405 | 76 | 34.3 | $996K | 150 | 21 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #266 of 2,088 | 12 | 5.4 | $1.1M | 170 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #391 of 2,222 | 18 | 8.1 | $4.2M | 138 | 28 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #253 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.3 | $4.7M | 153 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 68 | #312 of 1,889 | 13 | 5.9 | $5.8M | 140 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 67 | #331 of 1,611 | 5 | 2.3 | $1.7M | 169 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 66 | #424 of 2,339 | 34 | 15.3 | $533K | 124 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #431 of 2,385 | 60 | 27.1 | $302K | 142 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 64 | #395 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.3 | $3.6M | 131 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 64 | #582 of 2,401 | 78 | 35.2 | $302K | 112 | 29 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 63 | #609 of 2,394 | 71 | 32.0 | $319K | 209 | 31 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #625 of 2,210 | 28 | 12.6 | $1.4M | 155 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #720 of 2,402 | 41 | 18.5 | $3.1M | 91 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #644 of 2,087 | 21 | 9.5 | $1.8M | 143 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #463 of 1,422 | 6 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 157 | 7 |
| Gyms | 59 | #553 of 1,792 | 9 | 4.1 | $1.5M | 115 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #777 of 2,378 | 50 | 22.5 | $471K | 106 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 59 | #809 of 2,358 | 47 | 21.2 | $1.6M | 69 | 22 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 58 | #457 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.3 | $4.5M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #599 of 1,451 | 10 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 55 | #862 of 2,070 | 18 | 8.1 | $7M | 75 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #824 of 2,057 | 20 | 9.0 | $2.9M | 120 | 45 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #761 of 1,769 | 13 | 5.9 | $1.4M | 159 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 52 | #1,063 of 2,261 | 23 | 10.4 | $5.5M | 70 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 51 | #809 of 1,656 | 13 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 98 | 17 |
| Barbershops | 48 | #746 of 1,356 | 8 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 48 | #824 of 1,530 | 11 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 85 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,299 of 1,707 | 14 | 6.3 | $4.2M | 88 | 31 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $849K | 125 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $4.5M | 271 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $4.5M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $14.6M | 173 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $7.5M | 315 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $10M | 156 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $4.5M | 223 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $29.2M | Too few | 10 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $38.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $30M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
Household spending in Blount County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $23.5M | $1,061 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $77M | $3,472 | 134 |
| Food away from home | $75.7M | $3,412 | 84 |
| Groceries | $126.3M | $5,693 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $18.1M | $817 | 81 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.5M | $382 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.5M | $608 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.6M | $1,020 | 79 |
| Pets | $17.8M | $804 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $38.1M | $1,719 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $65.8M | $2,966 | 152 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $58.4M | $2,631 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $30M | $1,354 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $312.4M | $14,084 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Blount County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 60,156+1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 22,180
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 645 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 92
- Median household income
- $64,190+30.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,889
- Median home value
- $175,200
- Jobs located here
- 9,571
- Daytime population
- 43,189Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Blount County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Blount County at 60,156 people in 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 22,180 households. Median household income rose 30.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Blount County, AL spend?
Households in Blount County spend about $312.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $126.3M on groceries and $77M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Blount County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Blount County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Blount County are for insurance agencies (85); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (75); and pet businesses (75). Blount County ranks #131 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Blount County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Blount County is $64,190 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $175,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Blount County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (94% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Blount County, each ranked against other counties.
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