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Giles County

Tennessee · 29,485 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 $37,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
29,485
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Giles County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,860
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,778
+13%since 2000
from $17,543 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(25,221)
Black10.2%(3,006)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(471)
Asian0.4%(111)
Other1.3%(396)
Diversity Score30.4%(8,962)
Diversity Score
30
+5%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Giles County, Tennessee?

Giles County, Tennessee has about 29,485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Giles County, Tennessee earns about $37,860 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Giles County, Tennessee?

About 12.1% 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 17.1% of people in Giles County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Giles County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Giles County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,744 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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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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