Hawkins County, Tennessee

Hawkins County: county in Tennessee, United States

About

Hawkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 56,833 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,775 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rogersville. The county was created 239 years ago in 1786.

Hawkins County locator map
Location of Hawkins County on Tennessee map.

County Snapshot

Hawkins County at a glance

Hawkins County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

Browse county places

Mapped populated places

6

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Quick Facts about Hawkins County

Population 56,775 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Tennessee (United States)
Area 1294 km2
Water as percent of area 2.5%
Land as percent of area 97.5%
Latitude & Longitude 36.4412,-82.9447
Named for Benjamin Hawkins
Altitude 1,276 feet / 389 meters
Capital Rogersville
Establishment November 18, 1786
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 18:53:30 (18th April 2026)
Density 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.1% (2010-2020)
Weather 55℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather
HawkinsCountyCourthouse image
HawkinsCountyCourthouse image

Geography

Hawkins County is located at 36°26'28"N 82°56'41"W (36.4411700, -82.9446800). It has 6 neighbors: Greene County, Grainger County, Hamblen County, Hancock County, Washington County and Scott County.

Hawkins County map

Click "full screen" full screen map icon to open full mode. View satellite images

The largest city of Hawkins County is Church Hill with a population of 6,643. Other cities include, Mount Carmel population 5,425, Rogersville population 4,364, Surgoinsville population 1,754 and Bulls Gap population 717. See all Hawkins County cities & populated places.

Hawkins County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hawkins County.

City Name Population Title
Church Hill 6,643 City in Tennessee
Mount Carmel 5,425 Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Rogersville 4,364 County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Surgoinsville 1,754 City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
Bulls Gap 717 Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Petersburg 576 City located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee

Weather

55°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 0 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Hawkins County

Official Website
  • Rogersville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hawkins County decreased by 0.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 56,833 - census
2011 56,621 -0.37% estimation process
2012 56,560 -0.11% estimation process
2013 56,696 0.24% estimation process
2014 56,481 -0.38% estimation process
2015 56,370 -0.2% estimation process
2016 56,565 0.34% estimation process
2017 56,620 0.1% estimation process
2018 56,713 0.16% estimation process
2019 56,786 0.13% estimation process
2020 56,775 -0.02% estimation process
Comitatul Hawkins, Comte de Hawkins, Comté de Hawkins, Condado de Hawkins, Condado han Hawkins, Contea di Hawkins, Gokins, Hawkins, Hawkins Comitatus, Hawkins Kun, Hawkins Kūn, Hawkins konderria, Hawkins megye, Hokins srjan, Hrabstwo Hawkins, Khokins, Khoukins, Okrug Khokins, Quan Hawkins, Quận Hawkins, Spencer County, harakinasa ka'unti, hokinsu jun, huo jin si xian, shhrstan hawkynz tnsy, Гокінс, Округ Хокинс, Хокинс, Хоукинс, Հոկինս շրջան, شهرستان هاوکینز، تنسی, مقاطعة هوكينز, ہاکنز کاؤنٹی, ہاکنز کاؤنٹی، ٹینیسی, হাৱকিনস কাউন্টি, ホーキンス郡, 霍金斯縣

People born in Hawkins County (9)

People born in Hawkins County, including politician Richard C. Byrd, politician Edward Cross, lawman Commodore Perry Owens, .

More notable people

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.