Cocke County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,416
Per Capita Income
$27,442
Poverty Rate
20.3%
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Gini Index
0.456
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.6%
$25K–$50K25.3%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K8.6%
$150K–$200K3.0%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Cocke County, TN is $48,416 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,442. 20.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.456 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).