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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hancock County

Tennessee · 6,786 residents · 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 $19,760. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,300. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,786
+1%since 1990
from 6,739 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Hancock County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,760
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,822 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,986
+91%since 1990
from $6,266 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.4%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 40.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$206
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.5
−1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(6,589)
Black1.8%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0%(2)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score5.5%(373)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(6,625)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(25)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score2.3%(159)
2
−58%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.9%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 42.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Tennessee?

Hancock County, Tennessee has about 6,786 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Tennessee earns about $19,760 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 $49,300, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Tennessee?

About 10.2% 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 29.4% 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 47 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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