Tipton County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Tipton County, Tennessee has a population of 61,553, the 23rd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $74,127 and the median home value is $240,600. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tipton County Quick Facts
How Tipton County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,339 | 61,553 | +0.3% |
| Median household income | $71,736 | $74,127 | +3.3% |
| Median home value | $220,100 | $240,600 | +9.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places 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 |
| Gilt Edge | 516 | $77,031 | 14.5% | $192,600 |
| Burlison | 398 | $64,250 | 4.8% | $172,700 |
| Garland | 370 | $69,688 | 7.0% | $234,200 |
| Randolph | 252 | $60,568 | 23.0% | $306,800 |
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Population Overview
Tipton County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 61,553. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tipton County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tipton County is $74,127. This is 7% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $240,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
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 18.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 89.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tipton 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 Tipton County, Tennessee?
Tipton County has a population of 61,553, making it the 23rd most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Tipton County?
The median household income in Tipton County is $74,127 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.
How many cities are in Tipton County, Tennessee?
Tipton County contains 9 Census-designated places.