Cocke County, Tennessee
Cocke County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Cocke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,662 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,225 inhabitants. Its county seat is Newport. The county was created 228 years ago in 1797.
County Snapshot
Cocke County at a glance
Cocke County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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NewportPopulation 6,894
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Quick Facts about Cocke County
| Population | 36,225 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Area | 1148 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9254,-83.1212 |
| Named for | William Cocke |
| Altitude | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Capital | Newport |
| Establishment | October 09, 1797 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:18:28 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cocke County is located at 35°55'32"N 83°7'16"W (35.9254200, -83.1211600). It has 5 neighbors: Greene County, Haywood County, Madison County, Hamblen County and Jefferson County.
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The largest city of Cocke County is Newport with a population of 6,894. Other cities include and Parrottsville population 283. See all Cocke County cities & populated places.
Cocke County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cocke County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 6,894 | City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States |
| Parrottsville | 283 | Human settlement in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South south...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cocke County
Official Website- Newport
Demographics
The population of Cocke County increased by 1.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,662 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,432 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,530 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,400 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,266 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,138 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,234 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,528 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,858 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,004 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,225 | 0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Cocke County (4)
People born in Cocke County, including operatic soprano and actress in musical theatre and film Grace Moore, lawyer Felix A. Reeve, politician Charles Inman, .
More notable people
- John Bitting Smith Norton (U.S. botanist and mycologist (1872–1966)) he was born in 01/01/1872
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |