Hawkins County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hawkins County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47073
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 487.06 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 499.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.452089
- Longitude
- -82.931485
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,657
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 46,574
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 56,659 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 998 | 1.7% |
| White | 54,530 | 94.6% |
| Black | 743 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 309 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 178 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,980 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 597 | 1.3% |
| White | 44,382 | 95.3% |
| Black | 771 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 268 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 446 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 57,964
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,857
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,689
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 54,392 | 93.8% |
| Black | 722 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 344 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,789
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,223 | 9.5% |
| Republican | 15,120 | 44.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,446 | 45.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,986 | 47.3% |
| Female | 17,802 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,248 | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 1.2% |
| Black | 180 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,064
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,139 | 42.0% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 32.1% |
| Black | 45 | 25.0% |
| Asian | 43 | 32.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,014 | 43.9% |
| Female | 7,049 | 39.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,262 (33.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,892 (16.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,445
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,849
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $864
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Work From Home
- 11.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.