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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tiptonville

Tennessee · 2,208 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Tiptonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,132. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,000. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,208
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
666 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Tiptonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,132
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,475 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,827
−34%vs 2000
vs $11,843 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.0%
+7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$218
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $292 in 2000
US average: $450
54.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.9% in 2000
45.3% rent
2.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,512)
Black31.5%(696)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(1,192)
54
−9%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.5%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

Tiptonville, Tennessee has about 2,208 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tiptonville, Tennessee earns about $15,132 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 $37,000, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

About 3.3% 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 34.0% of people in Tiptonville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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