Blount Alabama

Blount County is a county located in the U. S. state of Alabama. As of 2000, the population was 51,024. The 2004 US Census estimated Blount County's population to be approximately 54,988. Its name is in honor of Willie G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the. Blount, who served as Governor of Tennessee. Its county seat is Oneonta and it's a prohibition or dry county.

History

Blount County was established on February 6, 1818.

Geography

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,685 km² (651 mi²). Blount International, Inc. 1,672 km² (646 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it (0. 77%) is water.

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 51,024 people, 19,265 households, and 14,814 families residing in the county. The population density was 31/km² (79/mi²). There were 21,158 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (33/mi²). Here are some plotted results from Frogwatch USA data. The racial makeup of the county was 95. 08% White, 1. 19% Black or African American, 0. 49% Native American, 0. 14% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 2. Book direct and save. 07% from other races, and 1. 02% from two or more races. 5. 33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.