Hancock County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,852 | — | #2,747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $34,960 | -53.5% | #3,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $134,500 | -52.3% | #2,465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $622 | -46.5% | #3,010 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.2% | +156.0% | #3,109 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 6,852, making it the #2,747 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $34,960, ranking #3,124 out of 3,222 counties — 53.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.2% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $134,500 (-52.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $622/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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88.7% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% below the national rate.
About Hancock County, Tennessee
Hancock County, Tennessee has a total population of 6,852, making it the 2,747th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $34,960, which ranks #3,124 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 53.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $134,500, 52.3% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $622 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Hancock 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.