Hawkins County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Hawkins County, Tennessee has a population of 57,964, the 26th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $56,936 and the median home value is $176,300. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Hawkins County Quick Facts

Population 57,964

Median Household Income $56,93690% MOE ±$2,787

Median Home Value $176,30090% MOE ±$9,811

Poverty Rate 15.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.3%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 46.0 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.1%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 57,964 26th of 95

Median Income $56,936 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 7.3%

How Hawkins 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	56,611	57,964	+2.4%
Median household income	$51,596	$56,936	+10.3%
Median home value¹	$152,731	$176,300	+15.4%
Median gross rent	$785	$785	No clear change (-0.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Hawkins

$56,936

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hawkins

$176,300

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 22.7%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 22.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

12.1%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

3.2%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

7.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

50.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $785/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

28.5%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Hawkins County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Church Hill	7,139	$65,526	6.4%	$211,000
Mount Carmel	5,472	$68,866	7.0%	$179,600
Rogersville	4,647	$47,500	15.7%	$192,800
Bean Station	3,016	$44,785	18.3%	$164,600
Surgoinsville	1,911	$53,854	17.0%	$189,100
Bulls Gap	948	$52,857	21.3%	$178,500
Mooresburg	755	$43,387	31.3%	$181,100

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Population Overview

Hawkins County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 57,964. It is the 26th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hawkins County is 46.0 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hawkins County is $56,936. This is 18% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $176,300. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hawkins County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hawkins 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 Hawkins County, Tennessee?

Hawkins County has a population of 57,964, making it the 26th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Hawkins County?

The median household income in Hawkins County is $56,936 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in Hawkins County, Tennessee?

Hawkins County contains 7 Census-designated places.