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Piperton

Tennessee · 2,889 residents (2025 est.) · 27.195 sq mi
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Piperton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,100. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,980 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $618,800. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,569
+336%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+336%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.9
+9%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,889 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3919852K2K3K1990201020202024Piperton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,831
+191%since 2000
from $28,435 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+10%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$618,800
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+41%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(508)
Black12.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,825)
Black18%(462)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(134)
Asian1.6%(41)
Other4.2%(107)
Diversity Score57.3%(1,472)
Diversity Score
57
+97%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piperton, Tennessee?

Piperton, Tennessee has about 2,569 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piperton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Piperton, Tennessee earns about $130,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piperton, Tennessee expensive?

In Piperton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $618,800, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Piperton, Tennessee?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Piperton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piperton, Tennessee?

About 4.6% of people in Piperton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piperton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Piperton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,948 residents, a change of about 314 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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