County profile · Tennessee
Blount County, TN market data
How Blount County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 143,820
- +6.0% since 2020
- Households
- 55,522
- Median household income
- $77,365
- +36.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $320,500
- Jobs located here
- 56,831
- Highest market score
- 86
- Grocery stores, #92 of 2,070 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Blount County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Blount County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Blount County has an estimated 143,820 people and 55,522 households. Population estimates put the population change in Blount County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Blount County is $77,365, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Blount County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (74).
Of the business types scored in Blount County, grocery stores (86), spas and skin care studios (81) and property management companies (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #92 of 2,070 scored counties.
Blount County is part of the Knoxville metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (79% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 86 | #92 of 2,070 | 19 | 3.4 | $17.8M | 192 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 81 | #55 of 1,769 | 28 | 5.0 | $1.8M | 206 | 4 |
| Property management | 80 | #32 of 910 | 8 | 1.4 | Index only | 191 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 80 | #180 of 2,402 | 80 | 14.4 | $4.2M | 125 | 28 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 79 | #149 of 2,405 | 215 | 38.7 | $984K | 148 | 71 |
| Insurance agencies | 79 | #246 of 2,272 | 73 | 13.1 | $2.2M | 173 | 45 |
| Child care and preschools | 78 | #121 of 1,611 | 22 | 4.0 | $1.1M | 113 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 77 | #111 of 1,472 | 10 | 1.8 | $896K | 132 | 7 |
| Pizza | 77 | #137 of 2,090 | 33 | 5.9 | $6.4M | 126 | 90 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #206 of 2,405 | 413 | 74.4 | $512K | 138 | 194 |
| House cleaning | 76 | #64 of 847 | 11 | 2.0 | $7.5M | 117 | 23 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #121 of 1,327 | 14 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 134 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 75 | #140 of 1,422 | 19 | 3.4 | $3.3M | 136 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 75 | #240 of 2,087 | 48 | 8.6 | $2.2M | 172 | 19 |
| Barbershops | 74 | #149 of 1,356 | 16 | 2.9 | $3.2M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #190 of 2,339 | 91 | 16.4 | $554K | 129 | 17 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #306 of 2,358 | 82 | 14.8 | $2.3M | 95 | 55 |
| Laundromats | 73 | #120 of 785 | 5 | 0.9 | $20.9M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #295 of 2,210 | 71 | 12.8 | $1.5M | 167 | 23 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 72 | #174 of 1,707 | 34 | 6.1 | $4.8M | 100 | 37 |
| Tire shops | 72 | #234 of 1,530 | 22 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 105 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 71 | #138 of 1,328 | 25 | 4.5 | $2M | 121 | 4 |
| Electricians | 70 | #165 of 1,160 | 13 | 2.3 | $12.5M | 104 | 32 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 70 | #203 of 1,302 | 18 | 3.2 | $3.5M | 110 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 70 | #296 of 2,385 | 162 | 29.2 | $311K | 146 | 30 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 69 | #296 of 1,889 | 37 | 6.7 | $5.7M | 138 | 31 |
| Auto repair shops | 69 | #380 of 2,378 | 106 | 19.1 | $546K | 123 | 54 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #471 of 2,261 | 51 | 9.2 | $6.6M | 84 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 68 | #352 of 2,063 | 42 | 7.6 | $5M | 136 | 31 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #450 of 2,222 | 69 | 12.4 | $3.1M | 100 | 90 |
| Gyms | 67 | #306 of 1,792 | 36 | 6.5 | $1.1M | 87 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #339 of 2,176 | 117 | 21.1 | Index only | 133 | 19 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #176 of 887 | 19 | 3.4 | Index only | 114 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #374 of 2,057 | 71 | 12.8 | $2.3M | 94 | 78 |
| Auto repair and car care | 64 | #593 of 2,401 | 205 | 36.9 | $282K | 105 | 75 |
| Pet stores | 63 | #273 of 974 | 11 | 2.0 | $4.5M | 101 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #408 of 1,493 | 31 | 5.6 | $2.7M | 91 | 60 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #332 of 1,177 | 24 | 4.3 | $6.8M | 80 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #467 of 1,656 | 31 | 5.6 | $2M | 113 | 56 |
| Real estate | 62 | #519 of 2,229 | 149 | 26.8 | Index only | 131 | 43 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 61 | #149 of 479 | 5 | 0.9 | $11.6M | 84 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 61 | #201 of 777 | 11 | 2.0 | $3.7M | 91 | 5 |
| Veterinarians | 61 | #478 of 1,485 | 24 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 77 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #496 of 1,490 | 27 | 4.9 | $2.3M | 96 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 57 | #549 of 1,451 | 27 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 85 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #615 of 1,771 | 56 | 10.1 | $1.5M | 88 | 93 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #837 of 2,200 | 75 | 13.5 | $667K | 76 | 34 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #875 of 2,088 | 68 | 12.2 | $598K | 90 | 22 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #690 of 1,461 | 30 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 66 | 14 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #635 of 1,334 | 21 | 3.8 | $1.9M | 96 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,146 of 2,394 | 350 | 63.0 | $178K | 117 | 128 |
| Pest control | 44 | #430 of 699 | 14 | 2.5 | $5.9M | 58 | 10 |
| Home inspectors | 42 | #270 of 415 | 5 | 0.9 | Index only | 65 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,295 of 1,886 | 69 | 12.4 | $902K | 92 | 48 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $34.9M | 223 | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $31.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
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 | $57.9M | $1,043 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $185.5M | $3,341 | 129 |
| Food away from home | $211.5M | $3,809 | 94 |
| Groceries | $338.5M | $6,096 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $50.4M | $908 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $24.8M | $447 | 77 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $40.6M | $732 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $62.2M | $1,120 | 87 |
| Pets | $50M | $901 | 99 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $104.6M | $1,885 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $159M | $2,864 | 146 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $162.1M | $2,920 | 97 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $82.7M | $1,489 | 105 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $848M | $15,273 | 92 |
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
- 143,820+6.0% since 2020
- Households
- 55,522
- Median age
- 44.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 559 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 249
- Median household income
- $77,365+36.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $101,400
- Median home value
- $320,500
- Jobs located here
- 56,831
- Daytime population
- 134,383Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Blount County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Blount County at 143,820 people in 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 55,522 households. Median household income rose 36.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Blount County, TN spend?
Households in Blount County spend about $848M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $338.5M on groceries and $211.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Blount County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (74).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Blount County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Blount County are for grocery stores (86), spas and skin care studios (81) and property management companies (80). Blount County ranks #92 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Blount County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Blount County is $77,365 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $320,500, 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 pest control companies (79% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (57% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Blount County, each ranked against other counties.
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