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About Blount County Alabama
Blount County is a county located in the American state of Alabama. As of the 2000 US Census, the population was 51,024. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Blount County's population to be approximately 56,436. Its county seat is Oneonta and it is a dry county.
History
Blount County was created by the Alabama Territorial Legislature on February 6, 1818, formed from land ceded to the Federal government by the Creek Nation on August 9, 1814. This county was named for Governor William G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813-14. This county lies in the northeastern quadrant of the state, which is sometimes known as the mineral region of Alabama. Blount County is bordered by the Cullman, Marshall, Etowah, Jefferson, Walker, and St. Clair Counties. This county is drained by the Locust and Mulberry Forks of the Black Warrior River. Blount County covers 650 square miles. The Warrior coal field is located in Blount County. "Bear Meat Cabin"/ Blountsville was the first settlement in Blount County and was the first county seat. This town was established by Caleb Fryley and John Jones in 1816 as "Bear Meat Cabin". Its post office was opened in 1821. Blountsville was incorporated on December 13, 1827. In 1889, an election resulted in this county's county seat being transferred to Oneonta, Alabama.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 51,024 people, 19,265 households, and 14,814 families residing in the county. The population density was 79 people per square mile (31/kmē). There were 21,158 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/kmē). 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 were 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.
Blount County's population spread was as follows: 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% 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 those age 65 or over.