Cocke County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cocke County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47029
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 436.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 443.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.916198
- Longitude
- -83.119224
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,644
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,144
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,617 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,025 | 2.8% |
| White | 33,921 | 92.6% |
| Black | 837 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,529 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 614 | 2.1% |
| White | 27,357 | 93.9% |
| Black | 691 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 327 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,813
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,335
- Poverty Rate
- 21.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,934
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,152 | 92.8% |
| Black | 817 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,224
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,846 | 8.3% |
| Republican | 10,898 | 49.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,480 | 42.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,266 | 46.2% |
| Female | 11,958 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,070 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 1.7% |
| Black | 278 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,164
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,418 | 37.0% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 30.0% |
| Black | 92 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 50 | 41.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,001 | 39.0% |
| Female | 4,163 | 34.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,537 (39.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,946 (10.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,957
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,580
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $825
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.