Hawkins County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,964 | — | #921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,936 | -24.2% | #2,335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,300 | -37.5% | #1,681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | -32.5% | #2,222 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.4% | #1,975 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hawkins County has a population of 57,964, making it the #921 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hawkins County is $56,936, ranking #2,335 out of 3,222 counties — 24.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Hawkins County is $176,300 (-37.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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90.4% of residents in Hawkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County, Tennessee has a total population of 57,964, making it the 921st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hawkins County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hawkins County is $56,936, which ranks #2,335 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Hawkins County is $176,300, 37.5% below the national median. Renters in Hawkins County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hawkins County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Hawkins County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Hawkins 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.