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Tiptonville

Tennessee · 4,464 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 $22,821. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,100. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,464
+83%since 2000
from 2,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Tiptonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,821
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,475 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,837
−34%since 2000
from $11,843 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,514)
Black40%(1,787)
Hispanic / Latino2%(90)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.1%(140)
Diversity Score67.1%(2,996)
Diversity Score
67
+14%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
Female
26.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−57.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

Tiptonville, Tennessee has about 4,464 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tiptonville, Tennessee earns about $22,821 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

About 5.7% 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 37.9% 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 2,256 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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