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 238 years ago in 1786.
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% |
| Named for : | Benjamin Hawkins |
| Altitude : | 1,276 feet / 389 meters |
| Capital : | Rogersville |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1786 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:28:29 (13th May 2025) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.1% (2010-2020) |
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
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The largest city of Hawkins County is Church Hill with a population of 6,643. Other cities include, Rogersville population 4,364, Surgoinsville population 1,754 and Petersburg population 576. 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Hawkins County
Hawkins County has 6 neighbours.
- Greene County county in Tennessee, United States
- Grainger County county in Tennessee, United States
- Hamblen County county in Tennessee, United States
- Hancock County county in Tennessee, United States
- Washington County county in Tennessee, United States
- Scott County county in Virginia, United States
- 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 |
People born in Hawkins County (9)
People born in Hawkins County, including politician Richard C. Byrd, politician Edward Cross, lawman Commodore Perry Owens, .
List
- George L. Berry (American politician) he was born in 12/09/1882
- Harrison Collins (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/03/1836
- John Creed Moore (American military official) he was born in 28/02/1824
- Lloyd Carr (American football player and coach) he was born in 30/07/1945
- James Young (Vice-governor of Missouri) he was born in 11/05/1800
- Reuben F. Bernard he was born in 01/01/1834
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 | A neighborhood located in Memphis, Tennessee. |
| 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. |
