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Hancock County

Tennessee · 6,819 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 $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,200. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,819
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Hancock County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,760 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,717
+14%since 2000
from $11,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2.3%(159)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,673)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(13)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.1%(73)
Diversity Score4.3%(291)
Diversity Score
4
+82%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Tennessee?

Hancock County, Tennessee has about 6,819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Tennessee earns about $23,125 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Tennessee?

About 7.4% 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 30.3% 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 80 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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