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Giles County

Tennessee · 30,346 residents · 610.931 sq mi
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Giles County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
30,346
+3%since 2000
from 29,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Giles County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,815
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,567
+51%since 2000
from $17,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+28%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(24,920)
Black9.6%(2,927)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(728)
Asian0.6%(176)
Other3.1%(939)
Diversity Score35.5%(10,779)
Segregation Score27.8%(8,424)
Diversity Score
36
+23%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Giles County, Tennessee?

Giles County, Tennessee has about 30,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Giles County, Tennessee earns about $49,815 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 $136,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Giles County, Tennessee?

About 17.9% 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 13.2% 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 4,605 residents, a change of about 18 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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