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Hawkins County

Tennessee · 56,721 residents · 487.056 sq mi
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Hawkins County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $127,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
56,721
+6%since 2000
from 53,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+22%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K47K51K55K59K1990201020202024Hawkins County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,318
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,438
+58%since 2000
from $16,073 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(51,799)
Black1.5%(822)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(417)
Asian0.2%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(3,354)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(52,824)
Black1.2%(671)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(889)
Asian0.5%(256)
Other1.6%(919)
Diversity Score11.9%(6,759)
Segregation Score24.5%(13,920)
Diversity Score
12
+90%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Hawkins County to nearby counties

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Income$34,960−23%
Home value$134,500+5%
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HAWKINS COUNTY VS
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Income$56,194+24%
Home value$207,500+63%
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HAWKINS COUNTY VS
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Income$41,827−8%
Home value$98,900−22%
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HAWKINS COUNTY VS
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Income$55,454+22%
Home value$210,900+65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawkins County, Tennessee?

Hawkins County, Tennessee has about 56,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hawkins County, Tennessee earns about $45,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawkins County, Tennessee expensive?

In Hawkins County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Hawkins County, Tennessee?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hawkins County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawkins County, Tennessee?

About 17.7% of people in Hawkins County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawkins County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawkins County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,156 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 504Census Tract 506.01Census Tract 508Census Tract 502Census Tract 503.01Census Tract 505.03Census Tract 505.01Census Tract 501Census Tract 503.02Census Tract 506.02Census Tract 505.02Census Tract 507Census Tract 509
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 37857ZIP 37642ZIP 37711ZIP 37645ZIP 37873ZIP 37811ZIP 37731
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