Blount County, Tennessee
Blount County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Blount County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 123,010 and a population density of 84 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 134,751 inhabitants. Its county seat is Maryville. The county was created 230 years ago in 1795.
County Snapshot
Blount County at a glance
Blount County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
MaryvillePopulation 29,995
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Blount County
| Population | 134,751 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Blount County |
| Twitter username | blounttngov |
| Area | 1468 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6872,-83.9255 |
| Named for | William Blount |
| Altitude | 1,106 feet / 337 meters |
| Capital | Maryville |
| Establishment | July 11, 1795 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:02:15 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Blount County is located at 35°41'14"N 83°55'32"W (35.6872400, -83.9255300). It has 4 neighbors: Graham County, Swain County, Loudon County and Monroe County.
Blount County map
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The largest city of Blount County is Maryville with a population of 29,995. Other cities include, Red Bank population 11,881, Alcoa population 10,382, Fairview population 9,599 and Louisville population 4,139. See all Blount County cities & populated places.
Blount County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blount County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maryville | 29,995 | City in Tennessee, USA |
| Red Bank | 11,881 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Alcoa | 10,382 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Fairview | 9,599 | City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Eagleton Village | 5,052 | Census designated place |
| Louisville | 4,139 | Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Watertown | 1,536 | City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Friendsville | 902 | Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Rockford | 851 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Townsend | 477 | City in Blount County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United State |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
7-Day Forecast- Maryville
Demographics
The population of Blount County increased by 8.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 123,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 123,664 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 124,024 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 124,874 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 125,847 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 126,954 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 128,264 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 129,999 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 131,331 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 133,088 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 134,751 | 1.23% | estimation process |
People born in Blount County (7)
People born in Blount County, including politician Joshua L. Martin, professional basketball player Tommy Woods, football player and coach Ollie Keller, .
More notable people
- Robert Addison Gillespie (Texas Ranger for whom Gillespie County, Texas is named) he was born in 12/06/1815
- Stephen Sanders Chandler Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 13/09/1899
- Earnest Sevier Cox (American author, White Supremacist activist and segregationist) he was born in 24/01/1880
- Daniel Davis Foute (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1799
Other places with the same name (1)
- Blount County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 57,879 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |