Blount County PUMA, TN

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2021 Population

134,042

1.82% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.8

0.228% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.49%

2.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,593

7.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$208,000

7.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,897

2.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Blount County PUMA, TN had a population of 134k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $64,593. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Blount County PUMA, TN grew from 131,641 to 134,042, a 1.82% increase and its median household income grew from $60,301 to $64,593, a 7.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Blount County PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.02%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.29%).

3.56% of the households in Blount County PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Blount County PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blount County PUMA, TN are Maryville College (220710) (228 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Blount County PUMA, TN was $208,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Blount County PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Blount County PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Blount County PUMA, TN borders Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, Farragut Town PUMA, TN, and Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Blount County PUMA, TN is home to a population of 134k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3% of Blount County PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.02k people).

In 2021, there were 34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Blount County PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Blount County PUMA, TN are Spanish (2,881 households), German (242 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (165 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,698

Women

51.3%

65,234

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 133,932 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Blount County PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Blount County PUMA, TN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Blount County PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blount County PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 351
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.56k ± 529
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.22k ± 396

3.66%

Hispanic Population

4.91k people

3.66% of the people in Blount County PUMA, TN are hispanic (4.91k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Blount County PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,453 ± 931 people
China
312 ± 433 people
El Salvador
256 ± 392 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Blount County PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,453 Blount County PUMA, TN residents, followed by China with 312 and El Salvador with 256.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.02k people

2.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.89k people

As of 2021, 3% of Blount County PUMA, TN residents (4.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Blount County PUMA, TN was 2.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Blount County PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,881 households (2.26%)
German
242 households (0.19%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
165 households (0.129%)

3.56% of the households in Blount County PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Blount County PUMA, TN was Spanish. 2.26% of the households in Blount County PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,755 ± 384
Gulf War (2001-)
1,811 ± 335
Gulf War (1990s)
1,550 ± 295

Blount County PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Blount County PUMA, TN employs 59.9k people. The largest industries in Blount County PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (4,229 people), Construction (4,046 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,905 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($157,138), Architectural, engineering & related services ($145,062), and Computer Systems Design ($130,914).

Males in Blount County PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,020. The income inequality in Blount County PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,197

Women

48.3%

30,212

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Blount County PUMA, TN in 2020 was 58,409 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Blount County PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

59.9k

2021 Value

2.55%

1 Year growth

± 2.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Blount County PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 58.4k employees to 59.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blount County PUMA, TN, are Registered nurses (1,956 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,897 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,863 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blount County PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.9k

2021 Value

2.55%

1 Year growth

± 2.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Blount County PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 58.4k employees to 59.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blount County PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,229 people), Construction (4,046 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,905 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blount County PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Blount County PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,975

Median earning men ± $1,921

$31,580

Median earning women ± $1,047

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($63,790), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,259), and Wholesale Trade ($58,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,400), Public Administration ($38,858), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,695).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Blount County PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Blount County PUMA, TN awarded 228 degrees. The student population of Blount County PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 479 male students and 567 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blount County PUMA, TN are White (198 and 87.2%), followed by Black or African American (12 and 5.29%), Two or More Races (6 and 2.64%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Blount County PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Maryville College (220710) (228 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Blount County PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (16 and 7.02%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (14 and 6.14%), and General Biological Sciences (13 and 5.7%).

The median tuition cost in Blount County PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $36,156.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Blount County PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,046 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,046 students enrolled in Blount County PUMA, TN, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 753 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
14 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Blount County PUMA, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Blount County PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Maryville College (220710)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

228 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maryville College (220710) with 228 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 84 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blount County PUMA, TN, which is 0.583 times less than the 144 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 198 degrees mean that there were 16.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,156) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($860) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.786% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Blount County PUMA, TN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41k), Some college (21.8k), and Bachelors Degree (15.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Blount County PUMA, TN was $208,000 in 2021, which is 0.849 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $192,800 to $208,000, a 7.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Blount County PUMA, TN is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Blount County PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blount County PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Blount County PUMA, TN is $64,593. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Blount County PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

Housing

Property

$208,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,772

$39,912

Median Property Taxes

±$1,446

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blount County PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Blount County PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.3% of the housing units in Blount County PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Blount County PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Blount County PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Blount County PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,593

Median Household Income

± $2,067

52.3k

Number of Households

± 1,768

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.3k households in Blount County PUMA, TN grew to $64,593 from the previous year's value of $60,301.

The following chart displays the households in Blount County PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Blount County PUMA, TN

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Blount County PUMA, TN

In 2021, the income inequality in Blount County PUMA, TN was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.584% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Blount County PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Blount County PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Blount County PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Worked At Home (8.34%)
Carpooled (5.68%)

In 2021, 84.5% of workers in Blount County PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.34%) and those who carpooled to work (5.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blount County PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Blount County PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Blount County PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blount County PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blount County PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blount County PUMA, TN (12.5k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blount County PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.6% of the population of Blount County PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.45%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blount County PUMA, TN grew by 2.66% from 9.2% to 9.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Blount County PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.