County · Tennessee
Giles County, Tennessee
Giles County, Tennessee. Giles County had 31,433 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 47055.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,433
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,346 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,620
Median household income
$62,307
±$5,120 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$234,300
±$15,496 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$862
±$43 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Giles County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,346 residents in Giles County. The Census Bureau estimates 31,433 for July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,620 over 611 square miles of land.
| Measure | Giles County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,620 | 7,066,383 | +1,335 |
| Households | 12,058±374 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.08 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,221±31 | 3,143,670 | +126 |
Giles County's population since 2000
From 29,447 in 2000 to 31,433 in 2025: up 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Giles County?
Giles County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Pulaski with 8,394 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pulaski | 8,397 | $48,538 |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore | 1,217 | $47,188 |
| Elkton | 545 | $66,944 |
| Minor Hill | 504 | $52,845 |
| Lynnville | 292 | $63,333 |
| FrankewingGEOID 4727700 | 124 | $95,357 |
| ProspectGEOID 4760800 | 121 | $61,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Giles County?
The median resident of Giles County is 43.5 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.5%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Giles County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±0.3 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.9%±0.8 pts | 71.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9%±1.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±2.0 pts | 31.1% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Giles County earn?
Half of Giles County's 12,058 households earn less than $62,307 a year (±$5,120), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $61,060 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Giles County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,307±$5,120 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,585±$5,382 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,909±$2,254 | $39,437 | +$4,292 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.2%±6.1 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Giles County?
Owners occupy 73.3% of Giles County's occupied homes and renters 26.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $234,300 by its owner (±$15,496). The median renter pays $862 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Giles County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,300±$15,496 | $286,700 | +$74,679 |
| Median gross rent | $862±$43 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4%±7.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,330±$86 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.3%±2.8 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,221±31 | 3,143,670 | +126 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±4.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5%±3.1 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.9%±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Giles County building?
Builders took permits for 98 new housing units across Giles County in 2025 (94 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Giles County get to work?
82.1% of Giles County's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Giles County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6%±2.3 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±3.0 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±1.6 | 25.7 min | +3.2 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 are Giles County's census tracts?
Giles County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,974 (Tract 9208) to $110,833 (Tract 9203.02).
| Tract 920147055920100 | 3,531±494 | $57,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920247055920200 | 4,763±564 | $57,569 |
| Tract 9203.0147055920301 | 4,620±566 | $70,388 |
| Tract 9203.0247055920302 | 1,735±371 | $110,833 |
| Tract 920447055920400 | 3,242±449 | $56,058 |
| Tract 920547055920500 | 5,095±559 | $63,768 |
| Tract 920647055920600 | 2,805±483 | $72,642 |
| Tract 920747055920700 | 1,799±264 | $73,000 |
| Tract 920847055920800 | 3,030±381 | $51,974 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Giles County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 67th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th of 95 |
| Median household income | 37th of 95 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 71st of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 95 |
| Median age | 35th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Giles County 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' school search.