Blount County, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Blount County increased by 35,235. In this period, the peak population was 141,456 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 106,221 | - | - |
| 2001 | 108,023 | 1,802 | 1.70% |
| 2002 | 109,699 | 1,676 | 1.55% |
| 2003 | 111,409 | 1,710 | 1.56% |
| 2004 | 113,472 | 2,063 | 1.85% |
| 2005 | 115,716 | 2,244 | 1.98% |
| 2006 | 118,652 | 2,936 | 2.54% |
| 2007 | 120,427 | 1,775 | 1.50% |
| 2008 | 122,234 | 1,807 | 1.50% |
| 2009 | 123,237 | 1,003 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 123,208 | -29 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 123,689 | 481 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 124,062 | 373 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 124,937 | 875 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 125,932 | 995 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 127,047 | 1,115 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 128,356 | 1,309 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 130,106 | 1,750 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 131,595 | 1,489 | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 133,396 | 1,801 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 135,657 | 2,261 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 137,611 | 1,954 | 1.44% |
| 2022 | 139,810 | 2,199 | 1.60% |
| 2023 | 141,456 | 1,646 | 1.18% |
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Blount County, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Blount County's population increased by 16,987 (15.99%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Blount County's population increased by 12,449 (10.10%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Blount County's population increased by 5,799 (4.27%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Blount County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 141,456.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blount County's population peaked in year 2023 at 141,456.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blount County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 106,221.
Blount County, TN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Blount County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Blount County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.44% per year. Overall the population grew 33.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Blount County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.44% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Blount County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,936 people (a 2.54% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Blount County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 29 people (a 0.02% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Blount County, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Blount County's population increased by 3,845 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,199 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,646 (1.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Blount County, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Blount County increased by 16,519 (13.22%). The population was highest at 141,456 in the year 2023 and lowest at 125,932 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.25%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)