Hamblen County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hamblen County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 64,930. It is the 21st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamblen County is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamblen County is $52,794. This is 21% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $188,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamblen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.7% vs 7.1%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.