Hawkins County's estimated 2026 population is 60,897 with a growth rate of 1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hawkins County is the 27th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 56,870 and has seen a growth of 7.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hawkins County includes 94.49% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.49%)
Two or more races (3.36%)
Black or African American (1.21%)
Asian (0.49%)
Other race (0.4%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,282 | 94.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,928 | 3.36% |
| Black or African American | 694 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 280 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 229 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hawkins County's average per capita income is $40,077. Household income levels show a median of $55,278. The poverty rate stands at 17.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,894 | - |
| Families | $66,632 | $81,479 |
| Households | $55,278 | $70,133 |
| Non Families | $25,619 | $39,426 |
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