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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Giles County

Tennessee · 25,741 residents · 610.931 sq mi
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Giles County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,078. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,741
−13%vs 2000
vs 29,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Giles County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,078
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,824 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,983
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,543 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$272
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $427 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(25,281)
Black11.7%(3,450)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(266)
Asian0.3%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(8,505)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(22,223)
Black13.1%(3,374)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(118)
Asian0.3%(90)
Other0.2%(54)
Diversity Score30.5%(7,863)
Diversity Score
31
+6%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Giles County to nearby counties

GILES COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$54,706+148%
Home value$194,400+338%
Population46,914+49%
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GILES COUNTY VS
Marshall County
Income$71,049+222%
Home value$279,800+530%
Population38,071+21%
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GILES COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$64,667+193%
Home value$229,700+417%
Population36,853+17%
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GILES COUNTY VS
Limestone County
Income$83,629+279%
Home value$281,000+533%
Population122,928+291%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Giles County, Tennessee?

Giles County, Tennessee has about 25,741 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Giles County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Giles County, Tennessee earns about $22,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Giles County, Tennessee expensive?

In Giles County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Giles County, Tennessee?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Giles County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Giles County, Tennessee?

About 16.4% of people in Giles County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9205Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9208Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9207Census Tract 9203.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38478ZIP 38477ZIP 38472ZIP 38460ZIP 38473ZIP 38455
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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