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Cocke County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Newport

Cocke County's estimated 2025 population is 38,514 with a growth rate of 1.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cocke County is the 42nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 35,641 and has seen a growth of 8.06% since that time.

38,514
Total Population
88
Population Density (mi²)
42
Population Rank (State)
555 1.46%
Annual Population Growth

Cocke County Population

Cocke County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Cocke County includes 93.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White34,14293.53%
Two or more races1,2213.34%
Black or African American5531.51%
Other race2010.55%
Asian1830.5%
Native American1750.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander280.08%

Cocke County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Cocke County's average per capita income is $37,295. Household income levels show a median of $48,416. The poverty rate stands at 20.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$65,541$80,440
Families$54,527$68,947
Households$48,416$63,075
Non Families$26,420$46,271

$37,295

Average Income

$48,416

Median Household Income

20.28%

Poverty Rate