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Cocke County

Tennessee · 35,999 residents · 436.135 sq mi
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Cocke County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,999
+7%since 2000
from 33,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+21%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K33K35K38K1990201020202024Cocke County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,530
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,282
+61%since 2000
from $13,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(32,056)
Black2%(668)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(354)
Asian0.2%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(2,654)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(32,733)
Black1.6%(582)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(954)
Asian0.4%(150)
Other2.2%(797)
Diversity Score16.8%(6,054)
Segregation Score29.6%(10,650)
Diversity Score
17
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cocke County, Tennessee?

Cocke County, Tennessee has about 35,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cocke County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cocke County, Tennessee earns about $38,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cocke County, Tennessee expensive?

In Cocke County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Cocke County, Tennessee?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cocke County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cocke County, Tennessee?

About 20.7% of people in Cocke County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cocke County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cocke County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,858 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9205.01Census Tract 9205.02Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9207Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9801
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 37821ZIP 37722ZIP 37843ZIP 37727ZIP 37713ZIP 37753
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