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Piperton

Tennessee · 2,263 residents · 27.195 sq mi
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Piperton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,674 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $405,100. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,263
+284%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+284%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+2%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3919852K2K3K1990201020202024Piperton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,170
+119%since 2000
from $28,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+16%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,695)
Black17.7%(401)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(52)
Asian1.8%(41)
Other1.1%(24)
Diversity Score47.4%(1,073)
Diversity Score
47
+63%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piperton, Tennessee?

Piperton, Tennessee has about 2,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piperton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Piperton, Tennessee earns about $103,000 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 $405,100, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in Piperton, Tennessee?

About 42.2% 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 3.0% 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 1,642 residents, a change of about 264 percent over that period.

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

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