Gilt Edge, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gilt Edge, Tennessee had a total population of 516, the 384th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $77,031, which is 11% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
Gilt Edge Quick Facts
How Gilt Edge 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 | 436 | 516 | No clear change (+18.3%) |
| Median household income | $57,689 | $77,031 | No clear change (+33.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $162,084 | $192,600 | No clear change (+18.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $939 | $1,000 | No clear change (+6.5%) |
How Gilt Edge Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 81.0%
- Black: 8.7%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
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+)
- < High School: 21.5%
- HS Diploma: 36.1%
- Some College: 17.0%
- Associate's: 9.8%
- Bachelor's: 10.3%
- Graduate+: 5.3%
Gilt Edge Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Tipton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka | 10,385 | $89,663 | 7.0% | $320,700 |
| Covington | 8,587 | $42,254 | 29.3% | $185,900 |
| Munford | 6,588 | $89,531 | 8.8% | $244,400 |
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | 14.9% | $214,100 |
| Mason | 1,039 | $47,794 | 31.0% | $138,100 |
| Burlison | 398 | $64,250 | 4.8% | $172,700 |
| Garland | 370 | $69,688 | 7.0% | $234,200 |
| Randolph | 252 | $60,568 | 23.0% | $306,800 |
Cities Similar to Gilt Edge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkrange | 554 | N/A | $326,800 | 29.3% | 41.5% |
| Hillsboro | 555 | N/A | $273,900 | 21.7% | 15.9% |
| Williston | 480 | $76,875 | $171,800 | 8.1% | 7.5% |
| Bell Buckle | 529 | $86,250 | $306,600 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Finley | 481 | $73,846 | $162,500 | 14.9% | 6.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 516, Gilt Edge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Gilt Edge is a small community located in Tennessee, within Tipton County. The total population is 516. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gilt Edge is 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gilt Edge is $77,031. This is 11% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 6% higher 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 $192,600. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Gilt Edge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Gilt Edge is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.7%.
Education
15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 78.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gilt Edge, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gilt Edge, Tennessee?
Gilt Edge, Tennessee has a population of 516 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gilt Edge, TN?
The median household income in Gilt Edge is $77,031, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gilt Edge, TN?
The poverty rate in Gilt Edge is 14.5%. This means approximately 75 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Gilt Edge, Tennessee?
Gilt Edge's population is 81.0% White, 8.7% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gilt Edge, TN?
The median home value in Gilt Edge is $192,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Gilt Edge, Tennessee?
15.7% of adults (25+) in Gilt Edge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.