Hancock County, Tennessee Population 2022
Hancock County, Tennessee's estimated population is 6,797 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County, Tennessee is the 93rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 6,798 and has seen a growth of -0.01% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 5,660 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 7,020 | 1,360 | 24.03% |
| 1870 | 7,148 | 128 | 1.82% |
| 1880 | 9,098 | 1,950 | 27.28% |
| 1890 | 10,342 | 1,244 | 13.67% |
| 1900 | 11,147 | 805 | 7.78% |
| 1910 | 10,778 | -369 | -3.31% |
| 1920 | 10,454 | -324 | -3.01% |
| 1930 | 9,673 | -781 | -7.47% |
| 1940 | 11,231 | 1,558 | 16.11% |
| 1950 | 9,116 | -2,115 | -18.83% |
| 1960 | 7,757 | -1,359 | -14.91% |
| 1970 | 6,719 | -1,038 | -13.38% |
| 1980 | 6,887 | 168 | 2.50% |
| 1990 | 6,739 | -148 | -2.15% |
| 2010 | 6,798 | 59 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 6,708 | -90 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 6,657 | -51 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 6,621 | -36 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 6,619 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 6,577 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 6,583 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 6,593 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 6,561 | -32 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 6,620 | 59 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 6,679 | 59 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 6,738 | 59 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 6,797 | 59 | 0.88% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,460 | 98.36% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race | 9 | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.37% |
Hancock County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,731 | 2.34 | 77.5 |
| Married | 1,199 | 3.08 | 91.2 |
| Male | 205 | 3.15 | 61 |
| Female | 291 | 2.91 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 1,036 | 1.16 | 72.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 516 | 10.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 378 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,984 | 41.94% |
| Some College | 1,145 | 24.20% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 4.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 3.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 6.79% |
Hancock County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 29 |
| White | 4,593 | 3,711 | 476 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | |
| Black | 37 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.32%.
$26,855
Average Earnings
$31,747
Average Male
$23,422
Average Female
Hancock County, Tennessee Language by Age
Hancock County, Tennessee Language
97.94% of Hancock County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
Hancock County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 18 | 12 | 66.67% |
| White | 6,148 | 1,921 | 31.25% |
| Other | 9 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 95 | 20 | 21.05% |
31.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.73%
Male Poverty Rate
30.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hancock County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hancock County, Tennessee is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hancock County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 21.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.34%.
Hancock County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Hancock County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Hancock County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Hancock County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 413 | 8.15% |
| Black | 12 | 32.43% |
Hancock County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
7.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.46%
Born in Hancock County, Tennessee
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.13% of Hancock County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 66.46% having been born in Tennessee. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990