Hancock County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hancock County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 6,790. It is the 91st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancock County is 41.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancock County is $31,995. This is 52% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 59% lower. The poverty rate stands at 31.5%. This is 129% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $118,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% 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 78.8%.