Tipton County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Tennessee
The population of Tipton County, Tennessee is 61,339 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $71,736, the median home value is $220,100, and the median age is 38.7.
The population of Tipton County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (61,067 → 62,187), a +0.13% annualized rate.
61,339
Population
+0.13%
Annual growth
135
People / sq mi
$71,736
Median Income
$220,100
Median Home Value
Tipton County covers 456 sq mi of land at 134.6 people per square mile.
About Tipton County, TN
Age is the most distinctive thing about Tipton County: a median age of 38.7, in line with the national median. Tipton County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 61,339. It ranks #23 among counties in Tennessee by population.
Households take in a median $71,736, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $220,100, with typical rent around $1,007.
18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 7.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Tipton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Tipton County had a population of 61,067 in 2010 and 62,187 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 62,187 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
62,187
Population (2024)
61,067
Population (2010)
62,187
Peak (2024)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,067 |
| 2011 | 61,313 |
| 2012 | 61,542 |
| 2013 | 61,594 |
| 2014 | 61,625 |
| 2015 | 61,570 |
| 2016 | 61,242 |
| 2017 | 61,335 |
| 2018 | 61,601 |
| 2019 | 61,715 |
| 2020 | 61,047 |
| 2021 | 61,071 |
| 2022 | 61,577 |
| 2023 | 61,885 |
| 2024 | 62,187 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.7
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
15.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 15.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,736+$4,639 vs state |
| Mean household income | $87,322 |
| Per-capita income | $33,312 |
| Poverty rate | 9.5%-0.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Tipton County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
82.8%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
33.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$220,100$-36,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,007
Median rent
77.2%
Homeownership rate
24,204
Total housing units
93.1%
Occupied
6.9%
Vacant
22.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.2%
With health insurance
93.5%
With broadband internet
26.4%
Foreign-born
9.2%
Veterans (18+)
18.8%
With a disability
97.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tipton County, Tennessee has a population of 61,339 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 135 people per square mile.
The population of Tipton County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (61,067 → 62,187), a +0.13% annualized rate.
The median household income in Tipton County, Tennessee is $71,736, with mean (average) household income of $87,322 and per-capita income of $33,312. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Tipton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.7%), Black or African American (18.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Tipton County, Tennessee is 38.7 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Tipton County is $220,100 and median monthly rent is $1,007. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,204 total housing units, 6.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Tipton County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Tipton 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.