Giles County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Giles County, Tennessee has a population of 30,620, the 49th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $62,307 and the median home value is $234,300. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Giles County Quick Facts

Population 30,620

Median Household Income $62,30790% MOE ±$5,120

Median Home Value $234,30090% MOE ±$15,496

Poverty Rate 12.8%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 43.5 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 30,620 49th of 95

Median Income $62,307 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Giles County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	29,285	30,620	+4.6%
Median household income	$61,060	$62,307	No clear change (+2.0%)
Median home value¹	$159,623	$234,300	+46.8%
Median gross rent	$812	$862	No clear change (+6.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Giles

$62,307

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Giles

$234,300

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 30.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

11.0%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $862/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

27.7%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Giles County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pulaski	8,285	$48,538	25.7%	$194,400
Minor Hill	704	$52,845	16.3%	$172,900
Elkton	469	$66,944	20.0%	$202,600
Lynnville	465	$63,333	17.0%	$175,000
Prospect	145	$61,607	0.0%	$154,800
Frankewing	19	$95,357	0.0%	$225,000

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Population Overview

Giles County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 30,620. It is the 49th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Giles County is 43.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Giles County is $62,307. This is 10% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $234,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Giles County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Giles County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Giles County, Tennessee?

Giles County has a population of 30,620, making it the 49th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Giles County?

The median household income in Giles County is $62,307 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Giles County, Tennessee?

Giles County contains 6 Census-designated places.