Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 7,188 with a growth rate of 1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 91st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 6,796 and has seen a growth of 5.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 96.82% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (96.82%)
Two or more races (2.05%)
Black or African American (0.44%)
Asian (0.37%)
Other race (0.32%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,574 | 96.82% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 2.05% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.32% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hancock County's average per capita income is $25,944. Household income levels show a median of $31,995. The poverty rate stands at 31.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,806 | - |
| Families | $48,165 | $76,018 |
| Households | $31,995 | $57,797 |
| Non Families | $18,664 | $26,038 |
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