The Cocke County Partnership invites you to use the demographic data provided to get an enhanced look at Cocke County. Please click on the links above to view the latest demographic data for Cocke County, Tennessee. If additional information is needed, please contact one of our staff members.
Available Labor Force
| Cocke County | 15,230 |
| 25-mile, 30-minute radius |
128,070 |
| 50-mile, 60-minute radius |
383,110 |
Educational Attainment
| Total | Percentage | |
| Population 25 years and over | 25,229 | 100% |
| Less than 9th Grade | 3,406 | 13.5% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, no diploma | 3,456 | 13.7% |
| High School Graduate (includes equivalency | 11,025 | 43.7% |
| Some College, no degree | 3,936 | 15.6% |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,337 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,236 | 4.9% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 833 | 3.3% |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higer | 18,392 | 72.9% |
| Percent Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 2,069 | 8.2% |
Population
|
Newport |
Parrottsville |
Cocke County |
|
|
2000 |
7,242 |
207 |
33,565 |
|
2010 |
6,945 |
263 |
35,662 |
| 2013 (estimated) | 6,926 | 263 | 35,479 |
Economic Indicators
August 2014
| Total Civilian Labor Force: | 14,360 | ||
| Estimated Available Labor: | 1,480 | ||
| Unemployment Rate: | 10.3 | ||
| Estimated Total in Surrounding Area: | 10,660 | ||
| Per Capita Income (2010): | $16,975 | ||
| Median Household Income (2010): | $40,026 | ||
| Median Housing Value: | $99,200 |
Age Distribution
|
Total |
Percentage |
|
|
Under 5 years |
2,006 |
5.6% |
|
5 to 9 years |
2,086 |
5.8% |
|
10 to 14 years |
2,208 |
6.2% |
|
15 to 19 years |
2,231 |
6.3% |
|
20 to 24 years |
1,810 |
5.1% |
|
25 to 34 years |
3,803 |
10.6% |
|
35 to 44 years |
4,709 |
13.2% |
|
45 to 54 years |
5,553 |
15.6% |
|
55 to 59 years |
2,659 |
7.5% |
|
60 to 64 years |
2,632 |
7.4% |
|
65 to 74 years |
3,623 |
10.1% |
|
75 to 84 years |
1,792 |
5.0% |
|
85 years and over |
550 |
1.5% |
|
Median age (years) |
42.9 |
|
|
18 years and over |
28,011 |
78.5% |
|
21 years and over |
26,767 |
75.1% |
|
62 years and over |
7,526 |
21.1% |
|
65 years and over |
5,965 |
16.7% |
|
18 – 64 years |
22,046 |
|
|
Male |
10,636 |
29.8% |
|
Female |
11,410 |
32.0% |
|
65 years and over |
5,965 |
|
|
Male |
2,775 |
7.8% |
|
Female |
3,190 |
8.9% |
Tax Structure
Local
| Property Tax | City | County |
| Rate Per $100 Value | $1.74 | $2.40 |
| Ratio of Assessment | ||
| Residential | 25% | 25% |
| Industrial | 40% | 40% |
| Personal (Equipment) | 30% | 30% |
Inventory Tax/Raw Materials
| City | County | |
| Bonded Debt | $6,500,000 | $14,625,000 |
| Assessed Valuation | $120,238,724 | $448,678,427 |
| School Tax | ||
| Sales Tax | 2.75% | 2.75% |
| Hotel-Motel Tax | 3.00% |
State
| Sales Tax | 7% |
| Income Tax | |
| Personal | 6% on Interest & Dividends |
| Excise | 6.5% of Net Earnings |
| Franchise | .25 per $100 of Capital Properties |
| Unemployment Tax | |
| New Employers | 2.7% of first $7,000 |
Government
| Government Type | |
| City | Mayor & City Council |
| County | County Mayor & County Commission |
| Law Enforcement | City | County |
| Police Officers | 24 | 35 |
| Patrol Cars | 7 | 30 |
| Fire Department | ||
| Fire Station | 2 | 1 |
| Fire Trucks | 6 | 4 |
| Firefighters | 28 | 15 |
| Volunteers | 0 | 0 |
| Planning Commission | YES | YES |
| Zoning Regulations | YES | NO |
| Industrial Development Corp. | YES | YES |
| Insurance Rating | 4 | 5 |
Facilities
Education
| Elementary Schools | 10 |
| Senior High Schools | 2 |
| Private/Parochial Schools | 2 |
| Technology Centers | 1 |
Cocke County also has access to Walters State Community College in Hamblen County. Other regional universities and colleges are within a 30-60 minute drive from Cocke County.
Health Care
| Hospitals | 1 (74 Beds) |
| Clinics | 4 |
| Doctors | 21 |
| Dentists | 8 |
| Nursing Homes | 2 (206 Beds) |
| Residental Care | 1 |
Recreation
| Parks | 8 |
| Golf Courses | 1 |
| Swimming Pools | 5 |
| Country Clubs | 1 |
| Theatres | 1 |
| Bowling Alleys | 1 |
| Hotels and Motels | 11 (Rooms: 525) |
| Largest Meeting Room Capacity | 250 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
Other: municipal-managed community center, four campgrounds, Holston Valley and Round Mountain, numerous hiking trails intersecting with Appalachian Trail, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, white-water rafting, canoeing and kayaking, entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Infrastructure
|
Electric Power System |
Newport Utilities |
|
Source Company |
Tennessee Valley Authority |
|
Natural Gas Supplier |
Jefferson/Cocke County Utility District |
|
Source Company |
East Tennessee Natural Gas Company |
|
Liquid Propane Gas Supplier |
Jefferson/Cocke County Utility District |
|
Fuel Oil Suppliers |
3 |
|
Water Suppler |
Newport Utilities |
|
Source |
French Broad River |
|
Rated Capacity |
6 MGD |
|
Reservoir Capacity |
7.2 MG |
|
Current Average Consumption |
4.7 MGD |
|
Sewer Provider |
Newport Utilities |
|
Type of Treatment |
Activated Sludge |
|
Rated Capacity |
4.35 MGD |
|
Current Average Flow |
2.8 MGD |
|
% City Sewer Coverage |
99 |
|
High Speed Internet |
AT&T, Charter Communications, Planet Connect, Comcast |
|
Telephone |
AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast |
|
Cable Television |
Charter Communications, Comcast |
Transportation
Interstates: I-40, I-81 (9 miles), I-26 (65 miles), I-75N (45 miles) I-75S (60 miles)
U.S. Highways: 25W/70, 25E, 41, 321
State Highways: 32, 9, 35, 73
Railroad: Served by Norfolk Southern Rail Service
Motor Freight: 4 companies
Local terminals: 0
Bus Service: No
General Aviation Airport: Moore-Murrell Airport (MOR), 18 miles
Runway: 5,700 ft.
Surface: Asphalt
Lighting: MIRL/VASI
Fuel: 100 LL/Jet A
Repair: Major
Commercial Airport: McGhee Tyson (TYS), 61 miles
Airlines: AirTran, Allegiant, American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Frontier, United, US Airways
Daily Flights: 146
Navigable Waterway: Tennessee River
Nearest Port: Knoxville, 45 miles
Climate
| Annual Average Temperature | 57 |
| Monthly Average High | January – 48 July – 88 |
| Monthly Average Low | January – 26 July – 65 |
| Annual Average Precipitation | 44.72” |
| Elevation | 1,055’ |
| Prevailing Winds | Southwest |
| Mean Length of Freeze Free Period | 180 Days |
