Hawkins County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hawkins County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Hawkins County, Tennessee is 56,803 people, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look at the total population in Hawkins County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
56,803
+0.12%
+0.71%
2020
56,735
+0.22%
-
2019
56,611
+0.37%
-
2018
56,402
 0% -
2017
56,402
 - -

Population of Hawkins County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.5%
95.3%
 -0.84%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hawkins County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 +0.44% 44.5 +0.91% 46.6 -0.21%
2020 45.2 +0.67% 44.1 +1.15% 46.7 +1.74%
2019 44.9 +0.67% 43.6 +2.11% 45.9 +0.44%
2018 44.6 +0.9% 42.7 0% 45.7 +0.66%
2017 44.2 - 42.7 - 45.4 -

The median age of Hawkins County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,930 -4.82% 3,020 -10.88% 2,788 2,700
10 to 19 3,581 -0.33% 3,277 +4.35% 3,566 3,417
20 to 29 3,079 +3.57% 3,029 +4.92% 3,186 3,178
30 to 39 2,884 -2.07% 3,174 -12.23% 2,820 2,801
40 to 49 4,070 -6.42% 3,950 -4.23% 3,812 3,784
50 to 59 4,059 +7.28% 4,385 +4.19% 4,358 4,571
60 to 69 3,564 +11.33% 4,331 -11.55% 3,982 3,850
70+ 3,358 +1.96% 3,711 +21.38% 3,423 4,567

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hawkins County, Tennessee is $49,101.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hawkins County.

  • Under 25
    $29,095.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,069.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,599.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,596.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hawkins County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hawkins County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hawkins County, Tennessee is currently $62,646.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.74% of households in Hawkins County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hawkins County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hawkins County is $26,032.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hawkins County by the total population of Hawkins County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hawkins County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hawkins County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hawkins County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hawkins County over the age of 16 is 47,068.

Of those people, a total of 50.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hawkins County is 46.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,736 40.70% 20.60%
20 to 24 years 2,971 79.90% 15.80%
25 to 29 years 3,393 81.40% 13.30%
30 to 34 years 2,902 82.90% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 6,359 69.40% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 8,264 67.90% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 4,621 52.70% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 3,854 40.10% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 7,312 14.00% 8.40%
75 years and over 4,656 3.30% 9.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hawkins County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 44,916 50.70% 8.70%
Black or African American 698 40.50% 2.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 30 100.00% 3.30%
Asian 230 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 50 100.00% 58.00%
Other 100 82.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,044 46.40% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 648 66.70% 0.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 44,619 50.70% 8.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hawkins County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hawkins County is 21,792, with median earnings of $33,170.00.

Women in Hawkins County, Tennessee earning approximately 64.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,792 $33,170.00
Male 11,202 $41,826.00
Female 10,590 $27,024.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,285 $54,856.00
Business and Financial 748 $38,565.00
Computer and Mathematical 414 $51,689.00
Architecture and Engineering 456 $75,640.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $68,750.00
Community and Social Service 147 $24,688.00
Legal 68 $52,778.00
Educational and Library 1,260 $37,039.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 192 $31,538.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,494 $41,371.00
Healthcare Support 977 $21,963.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 145 $24,960.00
Law Enforcement 102 $40,395.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,316 $12,723.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 809 $20,359.00
Personal Care and Service 391 $13,776.00
Sales 2,110 $27,451.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,908 $28,618.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $17,667.00
Construction and Extraction 1,166 $28,903.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,155 $54,557.00
Production 3,403 $39,810.00
Transportation and Material Moving 990 $53,125.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 612 $68,966.00 673 $46,054.00
Business and Financial 174 $38,243.00 574 $39,265.00
Computer and Mathematical 314 $51,071.00 100 $52,065.00
Architecture and Engineering 398 $76,057.00 58 $42,130.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $73,026.00 62 $65,156.00
Community and Social Service 51 $58,625.00 96 $14,722.00
Legal 36 $0.00 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 189 $40,586.00 1,071 $36,471.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $44,844.00 108 $22,300.00
Healthcare Practitioners 280 $69,574.00 1,214 $34,421.00
Healthcare Support 119 $47,054.00 858 $21,441.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 136 $24,839.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 72 $42,105.00 30 $31,974.00
Food Preparation and Serving 412 $12,952.00 904 $12,620.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 310 $25,962.00 499 $14,200.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $19,231.00 333 $13,499.00
Sales 1,170 $41,598.00 940 $20,328.00
Office and Administrative Support 530 $32,532.00 1,378 $28,231.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,125 $28,865.00 41 $37,734.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,110 $55,500.00 45 $0.00
Production 2,425 $44,737.00 978 $27,419.00
Transportation and Material Moving 684 $51,250.00 306 $53,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 22,777 households in Hawkins County, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 15,913 families in Hawkins County with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 11,500 1,699 2,714 6,864
Average Household Size 2.97 3.22 3.19 1.16
Total Families 11,500 1,699 2,714 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.76 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 15,913 families in Hawkins County, 13.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hawkins County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 27,043 housing units in Hawkins County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,777 84.23%
Vacant 4,266 15.77%

16.99% of the total 27,043 housing units in Hawkins County are rental units. This is approximately 4,595 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 17,530 are occupied by the owner - or 64.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hawkins County is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hawkins County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    652
  • Less than $500
    1,186
  • $500 to $999
    2,968
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    395
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hawkins County is $135,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hawkins County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,370
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,660
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,983
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,506
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,233
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,130
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    491
  • $1,000,000 or more
    157

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hawkins County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hawkins County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,849
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,156
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,148
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,260
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,132
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,157
  • 1990 to 1999
    5,806
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,971
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,507
  • 2014 or later
    57

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hawkins County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,062
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,706
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,952
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,057

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hawkins County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hawkins County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hawkins County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    498
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,387
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,623
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,803
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,070
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,108
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,616
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    798
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    916
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,729
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,154
  • 90 or more minutes
    476

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hawkins County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hawkins County, Tennessee

We have data for 14 places in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.