Blount County, Alabama

Blount County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

Named: Named for Gov. Willie G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813-14

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History

Blount County, Alabama


Formed by the Alabama Territorial legislature on Feb. 6 in 1818, from land ceded to the Federal government by the Creek Nation on 1814 of Aug. 9. It was named for Gov. Willie G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813-14. It lies in the northeastern section of the state, generally known as the mineral region.

Blount County is surrounded by Cullman, Marshall, Etowah, Jefferson, and Walker Counties. The county is drained by the Locust and Mulberry Forks of the Black Warrior River. Blount County contains 643 square miles. The Warrior coal field is located in Blount County. From 1818 to 1889, Blountsville served as the county seat. An election that year resulted in its transfer to Oneonta. Other towns and communities include Bangor, Blount Springs, Liberty, and Cleveland.

According to the census of 2000, there were 51,024 people, 19,265 households, and 14,814 families living 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). 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, 2.07% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 5.33% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 19,265 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.50% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.10% were non-families. 20.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,241, and the median income for a family was $41,573. Males had a median income of $31,455 versus $22,459 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,325. About 8.60% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.20% of those under age 18 and 17.40% of that age 65 or over.

Neighboring Counties:

• Northeast: Marshall County
• East: Etowah County
• Southeast: St. Clair County
• Southwest: Jefferson County; Walker County
• Northwest: Cullman County
   

Cities:

• Allgood
• Blount Springs
• Blountsville
• Cleveland
• Hayden
• Highland Lake
• Hoods Crossroads
• Locust Fork
• Oneonta (County Seat)
• Remlap
• Rosa
• Straight Mountain
• Trafford

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Blount County, Alabama