Giles County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Giles County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 30,442. It is the 50th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Giles County is 43.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Giles County is $61,476. This is 8% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $204,100. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Giles County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.