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Tiptonville

Tennessee · 3,333 residents (2025 est.) · 3.315 sq mi
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Tiptonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,027. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,500. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,572
+46%since 2000
from 2,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,333 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Tiptonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,027
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,475 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,830
−9%since 2000
from $11,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
+17%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+72%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,523)
Black35.7%(870)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(1,440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(2,052)
Black26.9%(961)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(138)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other11.4%(406)
Diversity Score72.9%(2,604)
Diversity Score
73
+23%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
20.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
Female
24.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−63.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

Tiptonville, Tennessee has about 3,572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tiptonville, Tennessee earns about $23,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tiptonville, Tennessee expensive?

In Tiptonville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $106,500, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tiptonville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

About 38.4% of people in Tiptonville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tiptonville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Tiptonville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,364 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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