Town · Tennessee
Tiptonville, Tennessee
Tiptonville, town, in Lake County, Tennessee. Tiptonville had 3,333 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 16.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,976 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,572 (±14). GEOID 4774540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,333
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,976 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,572 ±14
Median household income
$23,027
±$4,444 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$106,500
±$25,658 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$510
±$73 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Tiptonville and what county is it in?
Tiptonville is a town in Lake County, Tennessee. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 1,199 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tiptonville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,333 people lived in Tiptonville on July 1, 2025, down 16.2% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,976 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,572 (±14).
| Measure | Tiptonville | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,572 ±14 | 6,579 | −700 |
| Households | 783 ±78 | 2,067 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.92 ±0.17 | 2.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,035 ±115 | 2,494 | no clear change |
Tiptonville's population since 2000
From 2,439 in 2000 to 3,333 in 2025: up 36.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tiptonville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tiptonville?
The median resident of Tiptonville is 41.7 years old; 9.5% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.9%.
| Measure | Tiptonville | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 ±3.1 | 42.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 9.5% ±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±2.5 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Male | 75.2% ±2.4 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.4% ±3.9 pts | 64.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.9% ±4.2 pts | 22.3% | −13.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.5% ±3.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±6.5 pts | 26.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.2% ±8.3 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.1% ±5.2 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.1% ±4.1 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tiptonville earn?
Half of Tiptonville's 783 households earn less than $23,027 a year (±$4,444), against $28,814 in Lake County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $30,668 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $7,641 after inflation. 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tiptonville | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $23,027 ±$4,444 | $28,814 | −$7,641 |
| Mean household income | $43,925 ±$11,751 | $49,017 | – |
| Per capita income | $10,830 ±$2,572 | $16,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 38.4% ±9.7 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.2% ±24.8 pts | 49.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 35.9% ±10.9 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.6% ±6.8 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.5% ±8.0 pts | 78.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tiptonville?
Owners occupy 39.7% of Tiptonville's occupied homes and renters 60.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,500 by its owner (±$25,658). The median renter pays $510 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tiptonville | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,500 ±$25,658 | $97,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $510 ±$73 | $532 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6% ±15.5 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,106 ±$113 | $1,081 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.7% ±11.1 pts | 47.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.3% ±11.1 pts | 52.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,035 ±115 | 2,494 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5% ±7.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7% ±10.1 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±3.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±3.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±5.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.7% ±9.6 pts | 18.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tiptonville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Tiptonville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tiptonville work and get to work?
90.9% of Tiptonville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tiptonville | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 18.5% ±3.7 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% ±5.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.9% ±6.0 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min ±4.7 | 21.2 min | +8.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tiptonville?
No census tract lies mostly in Tiptonville; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Lake County | 4,246 | $27,135 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tiptonville) · Census block assignment files
How does Tiptonville compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tiptonville is the 6,012th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 133rd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Tiptonville ranks 287th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 133rd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 230th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th | 289 |
| Median household income | 287th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 288th | 289 |
| Median home value | 274th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 260th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 4th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 273rd | 276 |
| Median age | 124th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 283rd | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 178th | 288 |
Tiptonville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Tiptonville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tiptonville?
16 of the 57 figures for Tiptonville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tiptonville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tiptonville.