Hawkins County Summary

Life in Hawkins County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hawkins County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hawkins County:

  • The population in Hawkins County is 57,107.

  • The median home value in Hawkins County is $217,613.

  • The median income in Hawkins County is $53,647.

  • The median rent in Hawkins County is $737.

  • The unemployment rate in Hawkins County is 8.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Hawkins County is 16.9%.

  • The average high in Hawkins County is 72.5° and there are 112.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hawkins County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hawkins County

Kingsport, TN Population 55,415

Church Hill, TN Population 7,016

Mount Carmel, TN Population 5,486

Rogersville, TN Population 4,630

Surgoinsville, TN Population 2,316

Mooresburg, TN Population 903

Bulls Gap, TN Population 875

Map Of Hawkins County

Hawkins County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Hawkins County is 72.5°.

  • There are 91.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.8 inches of rain each year with 4.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:46 hours of sun each day in Hawkins County.

StatHawkins County
Mean High72.5
Nice Days91.86
Rainfall112.8
Snowfall4.3
Sunny_hours4:46
72.5°
Average High
112.8
Inches of Rain

Hawkins County Photos

Church Hill View Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
Church Hill City Hall Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
Fun Fest Balloons Kings View
Source: Wikipedia User Tjntri | CC BY-SA 3.0
Mount Carmel Welcome Sign Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Diezba (talk) | CC BY 3.0
Rogersvilleeastmainstreetlookingwest
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-3.0

Hawkins County Demographics

Population over time in Hawkins County

The current population in Hawkins County is 57,107. The population has increased 0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 56,803 0.1%
2021 56,735 0.2%
2020 56,611 -

Gender in Hawkins County

  • Hawkins County is 50.7% female with 28,948 female residents.

  • Hawkins County is 49.3% male with 28,159 male residents.

Female
50.7% (28,948)
Male
49.3% (28,159)
Gender Hawkins County TN USA
Female 50.7% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hawkins County

Hawkins County is:

  • 94.1% White with 53,755 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 594 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 259 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 79 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 47 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 1,318 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 1,017 Hispanic residents.

White
94.1% (53,755)
African American
1.0% (594)
American Indian
0.1% (38)
Asian
0.5% (259)
Hawaiian
0.1% (79)
Other
0.1% (47)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,318)
Hispanic
1.8% (1,017)

Table: Hawkins County By Race

Race Hawkins County TN USA
White 94.1% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Hawkins County, Tennessee

  • 7.2% of households in Hawkins County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Hawkins County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Hawkins County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Hawkins County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Hawkins County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Hawkins County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Hawkins County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Hawkins County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Hawkins County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Hawkins County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (4,112)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (2,731)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (6,679)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (5,757)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (7,336)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.6% (11,737)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (7,448)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (6,498)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (2,904)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (1,899)
Income Hawkins County TN USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hawkins County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hawkins County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,855)
9-12th Grade
9% (5,139)
High School / GED
42% (23,984)
Some College
20% (11,421)
Associate's Degree
7% (3,997)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (6,281)
Master's Degree
4% (2,284)
Professional Degree
1% (571)
Doctorate Degree
1% (571)
Education Hawkins County TN USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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