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Hamblen County, Tennessee
Hamblen County, Tennessee. Hamblen County had 68,843 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 47063.
Hamblen County is one of the 2 counties of the Morristown, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
68,843
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 64,499 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,669
Median household income
$55,454
±$4,745 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$210,900
±$8,889 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$857
±$37 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Hamblen County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 64,499 residents in Hamblen County. The Census Bureau estimates 68,843 for July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 65,669 over 161 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hamblen County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,669 | 7,066,383 | +1,537 |
| Households | 26,146±362 | 2,824,277 | +1,690 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.03 | 2.45 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 28,095±43 | 3,143,670 | +926 |
Hamblen County's population since 2000
From 58,128 in 2000 to 68,843 in 2025: up 18.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Morristown with 33,517 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Morristown | 30,431 | $47,917 |
|---|---|---|
| RussellvilleGEOID 4765740 | 822 | $48,203 |
| White Pine | 2,471 | $55,313 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hamblen County?
The median resident of Hamblen County is 40.1 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.1%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hamblen County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.1% | 7.4% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.9%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 15.4% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1%±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | +1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4%±1.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0%±1.9 pts | 31.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hamblen County earn?
Half of Hamblen County's 26,146 households earn less than $55,454 a year (±$4,745), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $53,682 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hamblen County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,454±$4,745 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,590±$3,856 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,437±$1,260 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5%±4.8 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8%±1.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hamblen County?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Hamblen County's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,900 by its owner (±$8,889). The median renter pays $857 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hamblen County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,900±$8,889 | $286,700 | +$41,187 |
| Median gross rent | $857±$37 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±5.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227±$51 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8%±2.6 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 28,095±43 | 3,143,670 | +926 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±2.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.9%±2.5 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hamblen County building?
Builders took permits for 258 new housing units across Hamblen County in 2025 (216 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hamblen County get to work?
83.7% of Hamblen County's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Hamblen County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±2.0 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±2.9 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±2.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 12.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min±1.7 | 25.7 min | +2.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hamblen County's census tracts?
Hamblen County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,417 (Tract 1001) to $84,583 (Tract 1011).
| Tract 100147063100100 | 6,422±667 | $38,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 100247063100200 | 6,213±1,019 | $41,662 |
| Tract 100347063100300 | 3,714±604 | $44,125 |
| Tract 100447063100400 | 6,640±805 | $47,417 |
| Tract 100547063100500 | 3,056±420 | $49,712 |
| Tract 100647063100600 | 7,550±712 | $68,214 |
| Tract 100747063100700 | 5,914±712 | $68,319 |
| Tract 100847063100800 | 3,133±502 | $38,829 |
| Tract 100947063100900 | 5,769±865 | $75,632 |
| Tract 101047063101000 | 5,462±529 | $57,900 |
| Tract 101147063101100 | 5,165±627 | $84,583 |
| Tract 101247063101200 | 6,631±825 | $74,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hamblen County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 37th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 95 |
| Median household income | 60th of 95 |
| Median home value | 44th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 37th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 95 |
| Median age | 66th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hamblen County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.