Population 57,964 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hawkins County
Household size in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hawkins County has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.38, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Hawkins County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Hawkins County than nationally: 12.6%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hawkins County
Renters in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hawkins County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Hawkins County: 13.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Hawkins County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Tennessee as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $539 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $648 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $907 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hawkins County pays $907 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $368 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hawkins County
Bachelor's degrees in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hawkins County: 16.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Hawkins County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hawkins County
| Period | Hawkins County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Hawkins County than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hawkins County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 12.6% | 19.9% | 13.3% | 1985 | $907 | 16.2% | 87.4% | 7.1% |
| Hancock County | 2.39 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 25.4% | 21.7% | 1984 | $619 | 11.0% | 76.9% | 7.9% |
| Washington County | 2.34 | 41.3 | 9.1% | 35.5% | 10.8% | 1984 | $1,008 | 34.9% | 91.3% | 4.7% |
| Sullivan County | 2.34 | 44.8 | 10.9% | 27.9% | 10.3% | 1976 | $911 | 27.3% | 90.2% | 5.2% |
| Carter County | 2.30 | 45.0 | 11.0% | 24.8% | 13.3% | 1976 | $755 | 21.1% | 89.9% | 6.1% |
| Claiborne County | 2.30 | 42.5 | 11.2% | 27.8% | 12.8% | 1987 | $750 | 18.0% | 84.2% | 4.4% |
| Johnson County | 2.33 | 46.2 | 14.4% | 22.5% | 16.3% | 1982 | $741 | 17.4% | 83.0% | 3.8% |
| Campbell County | 2.31 | 43.8 | 12.6% | 30.8% | 15.0% | 1982 | $787 | 12.7% | 84.1% | 4.8% |
| Ashe County | 2.20 | 49.6 | 9.0% | 20.6% | 27.3% | 1983 | $894 | 27.0% | 89.1% | 4.5% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 14.3% | 28.4% | 11.3% | 1988 | $755 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 7.2% |
| Alleghany County | 2.15 | 51.2 | 4.0% | 25.6% | 29.5% | 1980 | $721 | 22.2% | 83.7% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Worcester County, MD · Cass County, MI · Warren County, IA · Carroll County, NH · Washington County, OH · Washington County, VA · Washington County, VT · Bristol County, RI · Bradford County, PA · Wayne County, IN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hawkins County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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