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Tipton County

Tennessee · 60,970 residents · 455.611 sq mi
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Tipton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,474. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 17% 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 $161,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
60,970
+19%since 2000
from 51,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+15%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K42K50K57K64K1990201020202024Tipton County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,474
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,856 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,027
+56%since 2000
from $17,952 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(39,603)
Black19.8%(10,158)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(622)
Asian0.4%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(22,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(44,925)
Black17.6%(10,760)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,686)
Asian0.6%(393)
Other3%(1,847)
Diversity Score49.7%(30,306)
Segregation Score28.8%(17,564)
Diversity Score
50
+15%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton County, Tennessee?

Tipton County, Tennessee has about 60,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tipton County, Tennessee earns about $62,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tipton County, Tennessee expensive?

In Tipton County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $161,300, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton County, Tennessee?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tipton County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tipton County, Tennessee?

About 11.6% of people in Tipton County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tipton County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Tipton County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,402 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 403.02Census Tract 403.03Census Tract 403.04Census Tract 405Census Tract 406.01Census Tract 407Census Tract 401Census Tract 408Census Tract 406.02Census Tract 404Census Tract 410Census Tract 402Census Tract 409
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 38019ZIP 38004ZIP 38058ZIP 38011ZIP 38023ZIP 38015ZIP 72338
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