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Hancock County

Tennessee · 7,075 residents (2025 est.) · 222.324 sq mi
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Hancock County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,500. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,852
+1%since 2000
from 6,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 30 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,075 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Hancock County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(380)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(463)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(355)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(392)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(399)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(728)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(764)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(807)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(1,023)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(989)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(348)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(204)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,960
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,760 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,337
+103%since 2000
from $11,986 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+16%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+19%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(6,625)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(25)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(6,530)
Black0.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(102)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other2.3%(159)
Diversity Score
11
+117%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
13
+165%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(91)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(23)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English19.2%(1,319)
American18.9%(1,295)
Irish7.6%(524)
German4.9%(338)
Italian2.5%(173)
Scottish0.9%(60)
French0.5%(37)
Polish0.5%(37)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(32)
Swedish0.2%(17)
Dutch0.1%(10)
Norwegian0.1%(10)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 39.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(895)
Married48.3%(1,347)
Widowed8.5%(238)
Divorced11%(307)
Women 15+
Never married19.6%(561)
Married47.9%(1,373)
Widowed20.1%(577)
Divorced12.4%(356)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Tennessee?

Hancock County, Tennessee has about 6,852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Tennessee earns about $34,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Tennessee expensive?

In Hancock County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $134,500, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Tennessee?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Tennessee?

About 32.2% of people in Hancock County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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2 ZIP codes
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