Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN

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2023 Population

137,747

1.32% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.9

0.228% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.88%

3.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,607

5.18% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$275,700

11.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

61,361

2.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN had a population of 138k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $74,607. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN grew from 135,951 to 137,747, a 1.32% increase and its median household income grew from $70,935 to $74,607, a 5.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.55%), and White (Hispanic) (1.34%).

3.96% of the households in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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.

98.2% of the residents in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are Maryville College (220710) (190 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was $275,700, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

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

Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN borders Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Sevier & Cocke Counties--Sevierville city PUMA, TN, Knox County (Southwest) PUMA, TN, Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, and Loudon & Monroe Counties--Lenoir City PUMA, TN.

United States North Carolina Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN is home to a population of 138k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.27% of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.51k people).

In 2023, there were 33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.72k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.57k 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are Spanish (3,733 households), German (200 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (136 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,337

Women

51%

66,537

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 135,874 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 416
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 594
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.57k ± 440

4.43%

Hispanic Population

6.1k people

4.43% of the people in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are hispanic (6.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,425 ± 922 people
El Salvador
326 ± 443 people
Philippines
290 ± 418 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,425 Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN residents, followed by El Salvador with 326 and Philippines with 290.

Foreign-Born Population

3.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.51k people

2.95%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.02k people

As of 2023, 3.27% of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN residents (4.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was 2.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,733 households (2.85%)
German
200 households (0.153%)
Other Indo-European Languages
136 households (0.104%)

3.96% of the households in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was Spanish. 2.85% of the households in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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
3,217 ± 393
Gulf War (2001-)
1,816 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
1,762 ± 332

Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN employs 61.4k people. The largest industries in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are Construction (4,154 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,065 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,641 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($199,754), Architectural, engineering & related services ($183,115), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($133,869).

Males in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,666. The income inequality in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

61.4k

2022 Value

2.44%

1 Year growth

± 2.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 59.9k employees to 61.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, are Registered nurses (2,419 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,148 people), and Retail salespersons (1,744 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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

61.4k

2022 Value

2.44%

1 Year growth

± 2.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 59.9k employees to 61.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, are Construction (4,154 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,065 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,641 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,910

Median earning men ± $1,989

$36,498

Median earning women ± $1,169

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($71,456), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,222), and Wholesale Trade ($70,138).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($48,218), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,568), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,895).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN awarded 190 degrees. The student population of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 486 male students and 583 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are White (135 and 72.2%), followed by Black or African American (21 and 11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 5.35%), and Two or More Races (9 and 4.81%).

The largest universities in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Maryville College (220710) (190 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (23 and 12.1%), General Psychology (12 and 6.32%), and General Health & Wellness (12 and 6.32%).

The median tuition cost in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $36,880.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,069 (45.5% men and 54.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,069 students enrolled in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 726 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
12 degrees awarded
General Health & Wellness
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Maryville College (220710)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

190 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maryville College (220710) with 190 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 78 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, which is 0.696 times less than the 112 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 135 degrees mean that there were 6.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 21 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 ($36,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($878) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,258) 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 2022, 0.669% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.731% 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.4k), Some college (21.5k), and Bachelors Degree (16.9k).

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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was $275,700 in 2023, which is 0.909 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $247,600 to $275,700, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

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

Median household income in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN is $74,607. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

Housing

Property

$275,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,799

$41,900

Median Property Taxes

±$1,632

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--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2023

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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.

$74,607

Median Household Income

± $2,128

54.4k

Number of Households

± 1,833

In 2023, the median household income of the 54.4k households in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN grew to $74,607 from the previous year's value of $70,935.

The following chart displays the households in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.68% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (6.19%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.19%).

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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN (12k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities 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

90.2% of the population of Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.76%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN declined by 1.06% from 9.87% to 9.76%.

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