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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tiptonville

Tennessee · 2,439 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 $19,475. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,439
+10%since 1990
from 2,208 in 1990
1990 – 2025
736 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 666 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+9%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Tiptonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,475
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,132 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,843
+51%since 1990
from $7,827 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.5%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
51.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
48.1% rent
2.7
+10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,512)
Black31.5%(696)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(1,192)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,523)
Black35.7%(870)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score59.1%(1,440)
59
+9%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.3%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+17%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tiptonville, Tennessee earns about $19,475 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

About 9.4% 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 26.5% 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 231 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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