Cocke County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,813 | — | #1,293 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,016 | -36.1% | #2,870 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #707 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,100 | -43.9% | #2,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,117 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | +73.9% | #2,835 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cocke County has a population of 36,813, making it the #1,293 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cocke County is $48,016, ranking #2,870 out of 3,222 counties — 36.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.9% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Cocke County is $158,100 (-43.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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87.3% of residents in Cocke County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About Cocke County, Tennessee
Cocke County, Tennessee has a total population of 36,813, making it the 1,293rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cocke County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cocke County is $48,016, which ranks #2,870 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Cocke County is $158,100, 43.9% below the national median. Renters in Cocke County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cocke County, 11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.0 min.
Cocke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.2%).
All data for Cocke County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.