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Tiptonville

Tennessee · 3,976 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,976
+63%since 2000
from 2,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,199 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Tiptonville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,957
−7%since 2000
from $11,843 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
55.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(2,322)
Black36.3%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(108)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other3.3%(130)
Diversity Score66.6%(2,650)
Diversity Score
67
+13%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
15.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
Female
22.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

Tiptonville, Tennessee has about 3,976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Tiptonville, Tennessee expensive?

In Tiptonville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Tiptonville, Tennessee?

About 9.9% 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 41.6% 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 1,768 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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