Cocke County Summary

Life in Cocke County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cocke County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cocke County:

  • The population in Cocke County is 36,186.

  • The median home value in Cocke County is $210,155.

  • The median income in Cocke County is $45,110.

  • The median rent in Cocke County is $763.

  • The unemployment rate in Cocke County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Cocke County is 20.1%.

  • The average high in Cocke County is 72.1° and there are 114.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cocke County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cocke County

Newport, TN Population 6,850

Parrottsville, TN Population 351

Map Of Cocke County

Cocke County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Cocke County is 72.1°.

  • There are 92.98 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.7 inches of rain each year with 5.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:47 hours of sun each day in Cocke County.

StatCocke County
Mean High72.1
Nice Days92.98
Rainfall114.7
Snowfall5.2
Sunny_hours4:47
72.1°
Average High
114.7
Inches of Rain

Cocke County Photos

Newport Tennessee Depot
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Openingt
Source: Public Domain
Clifftops
Source: Public Domain
Newport Tennessee War Ford
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Newport Tennessee French Broad
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Knoxville Tn Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Nathan C. Fortner (User:N | GFDL

Cocke County Demographics

Population over time in Cocke County

The current population in Cocke County is 36,186. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 35,896 0.3%
2021 35,797 0.7%
2020 35,552 -

Gender in Cocke County

  • Cocke County is 51.1% female with 18,490 female residents.

  • Cocke County is 48.9% male with 17,696 male residents.

Female
51.1% (18,490)
Male
48.9% (17,696)
Gender Cocke County TN USA
Female 51.1% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cocke County

Cocke County is:

  • 92.5% White with 33,475 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 433 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 171 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 172 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 864 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 1,029 Hispanic residents.

White
92.5% (33,475)
African American
1.2% (433)
American Indian
0.5% (171)
Asian
0.5% (172)
Hawaiian
0.1% (42)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.4% (864)
Hispanic
2.8% (1,029)

Table: Cocke County By Race

Race Cocke County TN USA
White 92.5% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 1.2% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Cocke County, Tennessee

  • 6.0% of households in Cocke County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.7% of households in Cocke County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Cocke County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Cocke County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Cocke County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Cocke County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Cocke County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Cocke County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Cocke County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Cocke County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (2,174)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.7% (2,768)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.6% (5,300)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (3,726)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.5% (5,975)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.9% (6,823)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (4,400)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.3% (3,004)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (1,062)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (950)
Income Cocke County TN USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.7% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.6% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.3% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cocke County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Cocke County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cocke County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Cocke County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Cocke County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Cocke County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Cocke County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Cocke County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cocke County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Cocke County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (2,171)
9-12th Grade
9% (3,256)
High School / GED
48% (17,369)
Some College
18% (6,513)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,533)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (2,894)
Master's Degree
3% (1,085)
Professional Degree
1% (361)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Cocke County TN USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 48% 31% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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