Giles County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Giles County, Tennessee is 30,442 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $61,476, the median home value is $204,100, and the median age is 43.6.
The population of Giles County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (29,409 → 30,971), a +0.37% annualized rate.
30,442
Population
+0.37%
Annual growth
50
People / sq mi
$61,476
Median Income
$204,100
Median Home Value
Giles County covers 611 sq mi of land at 49.8 people per square mile.
About Giles County, TN
Giles County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 30,442. It ranks #50 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 43.6, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The median household income in Giles County is $61,476, below the US median of $74,580. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $204,100, with monthly rent averaging $836. The homeownership rate of 74.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Giles County reflects 19.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.0 minutes each way.
Giles County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Giles County had a population of 29,409 in 2010 and 30,971 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,971 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.
30,971
Population (2024)
29,409
Population (2010)
30,971
Peak (2024)
0.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,409 |
| 2011 | 29,292 |
| 2012 | 28,978 |
| 2013 | 28,810 |
| 2014 | 28,829 |
| 2015 | 28,982 |
| 2016 | 29,167 |
| 2017 | 29,401 |
| 2018 | 29,434 |
| 2019 | 29,481 |
| 2020 | 30,344 |
| 2021 | 30,411 |
| 2022 | 30,560 |
| 2023 | 30,815 |
| 2024 | 30,971 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.6
Median Age
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Male
20.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,476$-5,621 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,628 |
| Per-capita income | $34,348 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%+0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Giles County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
83.2%
Public transit
5.6%
Work from home
29.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$204,100$-52,700 vs state
Median home value
$836
Median rent
74.0%
Homeownership rate
14,104
Total housing units
83.0%
Occupied
17.0%
Vacant
26.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.3%
With health insurance
90.8%
With broadband internet
37.6%
Foreign-born
9.4%
Veterans (18+)
16.4%
With a disability
97.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.6%
High School+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Giles County, Tennessee has a population of 30,442 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 50 people per square mile.
The population of Giles County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (29,409 → 30,971), a +0.37% annualized rate.
The median household income in Giles County, Tennessee is $61,476, with mean (average) household income of $83,628 and per-capita income of $34,348. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Giles County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.6%), Black or African American (8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Giles County, Tennessee is 43.6 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
The median home value in Giles County is $204,100 and median monthly rent is $836. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,104 total housing units, 17.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Giles County, Tennessee is manufacturing, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Giles County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.