County · Tennessee
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County, Tennessee. Hawkins County had 59,559 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 47073.
Hawkins County is one of the 5 counties of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,559
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 56,721 · ACS 2020-2024: 57,964
Median household income
$56,936
±$2,787 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$176,300
±$9,811 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$785
±$46 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Hawkins County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 56,721 residents in Hawkins County. The Census Bureau estimates 59,559 for July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 57,964 over 487 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hawkins County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 57,964 | 7,066,383 | +1,353 |
| Households | 23,567±457 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.05 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,445±45 | 3,143,670 | +155 |
Hawkins County's population since 2000
From 53,563 in 2000 to 59,559 in 2025: up 11.2%. 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 Hawkins County?
Hawkins County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Church Hill with 7,297 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Church Hill | 6,998 | $65,526 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel | 5,473 | $68,866 |
| Rogersville | 4,671 | $47,500 |
| Kingsport | 55,442 | $52,490 |
| Surgoinsville | 1,882 | $53,854 |
| MooresburgGEOID 4749940 | 877 | $43,387 |
| Bulls Gap | 756 | $52,857 |
| Bean Station | 2,967 | $44,785 |
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 Hawkins County?
The median resident of Hawkins County is 46.0 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hawkins County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±0.4 | 38.9 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.6%±0.4 pts | 71.0% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7%±1.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±1.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2%±1.6 pts | 31.1% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.6 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 Hawkins County earn?
Half of Hawkins County's 23,567 households earn less than $56,936 a year (±$2,787), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,596 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,340 after inflation. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hawkins County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,936±$2,787 | $69,595 | +$5,340 |
| Mean household income | $72,222±$3,314 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,267±$1,337 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2%±2.1 pts | 13.8% | −3.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7%±3.6 pts | 18.8% | −15.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±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 Hawkins County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Hawkins County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,300 by its owner (±$9,811). The median renter pays $785 a month including utilities, and 33.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hawkins County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,300±$9,811 | $286,700 | +$23,571 |
| Median gross rent | $785±$46 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.6%±5.6 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,136±$41 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±2.0 pts | 66.9% | +6.6 pts |
| Housing units | 27,445±45 | 3,143,670 | +155 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.2%±2.2 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.7%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±1.5 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 Hawkins County building?
Builders took permits for 141 new housing units across Hawkins County in 2025 (141 single-family), 2.4 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 Hawkins County get to work?
79.7% of Hawkins County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Hawkins County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7%±1.6 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7%±2.5 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 12.9% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min±1.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 Hawkins County's census tracts?
Hawkins County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,619 (Tract 509) to $71,355 (Tract 506.02).
| Tract 50147073050100 | 3,911±540 | $50,754 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50247073050200 | 5,272±799 | $53,906 |
| Tract 503.0147073050301 | 4,800±443 | $48,614 |
| Tract 503.0247073050302 | 3,889±459 | $65,793 |
| Tract 50447073050400 | 5,971±517 | $48,169 |
| Tract 505.0147073050501 | 3,947±405 | $54,643 |
| Tract 505.0247073050502 | 3,772±436 | $58,470 |
| Tract 505.0347073050503 | 4,513±423 | $63,125 |
| Tract 506.0147073050601 | 5,944±595 | $63,398 |
| Tract 506.0247073050602 | 3,881±498 | $71,355 |
| Tract 50747073050700 | 3,376±458 | $63,929 |
| Tract 50847073050800 | 5,349±655 | $53,550 |
| Tract 50947073050900 | 3,339±426 | $47,619 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hawkins County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 55th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 95 |
| Median household income | 54th of 95 |
| Median home value | 61st of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 95 |
| Median age | 16th 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 Hawkins 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.