The county by the numbers.
Population, income, housing and education, each figure with its source.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| County population | 13,289 |
| Blountstown | 2,266 |
| Altha | 496 |
| Land area | 567 sq mi (24.1 people / sq mi) |
| Median age | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Median household income | $50,517 |
| Per capita income | $23,413 |
| Poverty rate | 19.2% |
| Median home value | $145,300 |
| Median gross rent | $779 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.8% |
| High school graduate or higher | 82.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% |
| Mean commute | 29.9 minutes |
Source: Population: US Census QuickFacts, July 2025 estimate. All other figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024, in 2024 dollars.
What the numbers mean
About 13,300 people live across 567 square miles, roughly 24 to the square mile. The population has come down from 14,625 in 2010.
For an investor, a small rural population means land is inexpensive, wages are competitive, and housing is within reach: the median home is $145,300 and nearly four in five households own their home. What the county needs is jobs. Bring them, and you'll find a community that shows up for work.
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