Cocke County, Tennessee

Total Population: 36,503

County Seat: Newport

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Median Home Value

$141,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,416

Across all households

Median Age

45.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Two or More Races2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.5%

65 Years and Over

21.9%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

12.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,416

Mean Household Income

$63,075

Per Capita Income

$27,442

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$141,800

Median Rent

$787/mo

Total Housing Units

17,883

Owner-Occupied

71.2%

Renter-Occupied

28.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Married Couple Households

44.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.6%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

75.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47029.