Hamblen County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hamblen County, Tennessee has a population of 65,669, the 21st most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $55,454 and the median home value is $210,900. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

Hamblen County Quick Facts

Population 65,669

Median Household Income $55,45490% MOE ±$4,745

Median Home Value $210,90090% MOE ±$8,889

Poverty Rate 18.4%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 40.1 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 69.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.0%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.4%

Cities/Places 3

Population 65,669 21st of 95

Median Income $55,454 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Hamblen County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	64,132	65,669	+2.4%
Median household income	$53,682	$55,454	No clear change (+3.3%)
Median home value¹	$169,715	$210,900	+24.3%
Median gross rent	$905	$857	No clear change (-5.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hamblen

$55,454

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hamblen

$210,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.0%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 30.1%

$100K+ 24.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

8.2%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.8%

Renter 30.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $857/mo 18.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hamblen County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Morristown	31,527	$47,917	26.0%	$181,100
White Pine	2,565	$55,313	11.6%	$203,900
Russellville	684	$48,203	13.3%	$96,400

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Population Overview

Hamblen County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 65,669. It is the 21st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hamblen County is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hamblen County is $55,454. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $210,900. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hamblen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.1%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.1% vs 7.4%).

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hamblen County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hamblen County, Tennessee?

Hamblen County has a population of 65,669, making it the 21st most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Hamblen County?

The median household income in Hamblen County is $55,454 with a poverty rate of 18.4%.

How many cities are in Hamblen County, Tennessee?

Hamblen County contains 3 Census-designated places.