Tipton County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tipton County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 61,339. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tipton County is 38.7 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tipton County is $71,736. This is 7% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $220,100. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tipton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 89.3%.