Hawkins County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hawkins County Quick Facts
How Hawkins County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,446 | 57,964 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $55,278 | $56,936 | +3.0% |
| Median home value | $166,900 | $176,300 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.