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Tipton County, Tennessee
Tipton County, Tennessee. Tipton County had 62,287 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 47167.
Tipton County is one of the 9 counties of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
62,287
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,970 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,553
Median household income
$74,127
±$2,721 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$240,600
±$7,437 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,013
±$55 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Tipton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 60,970 residents in Tipton County. The Census Bureau estimates 62,287 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 61,553 over 456 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tipton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,553 | 7,066,383 | +106 |
| Households | 22,660±382 | 2,824,277 | +1,208 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.05 | 2.45 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 24,417±55 | 3,143,670 | +584 |
Tipton County's population since 2000
From 51,271 in 2000 to 62,287 in 2025: up 21.5%. 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 Tipton County?
Tipton County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Atoka with 10,645 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Atoka | 10,008 | $89,663 |
|---|---|---|
| Covington | 8,663 | $42,254 |
| Munford | 6,302 | $89,531 |
| Brighton | 2,888 | $80,882 |
| Mason | 1,337 | $47,794 |
| Gilt Edge | 476 | $77,031 |
| Burlison | 367 | $64,250 |
| GarlandGEOID 4728680 | 289 | $69,688 |
| RandolphGEOID 4761560 | 258 | $60,568 |
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 Tipton County?
The median resident of Tipton County is 39.0 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.2%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tipton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.7 | 38.9 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±0.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 7.4% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.8%±0.7 pts | 71.0% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.2%±0.6 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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 | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6%±1.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.2 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7%±1.9 pts | 31.1% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 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 Tipton County earn?
Half of Tipton County's 22,660 households earn less than $74,127 a year (±$2,721), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $75,430 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tipton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,127±$2,721 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,496±$5,054 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,731±$1,748 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±3.7 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4%±1.7 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 Tipton County?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Tipton County's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,600 by its owner (±$7,437). The median renter pays $1,013 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tipton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,600±$7,437 | $286,700 | +$55,996 |
| Median gross rent | $1,013±$55 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4%±7.6 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,520±$61 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3%±2.2 pts | 66.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 24,417±55 | 3,143,670 | +584 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.4%±1.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4%±1.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±1.4 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 Tipton County building?
Builders took permits for 139 new housing units across Tipton County in 2025 (130 single-family), 2.2 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 Tipton County get to work?
78.9% of Tipton County's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Tipton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3%±1.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±2.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.9 min±1.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 Tipton County's census tracts?
Tipton County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,525 (Tract 407) to $106,250 (Tract 403.03).
| Tract 40147167040100 | 4,880±626 | $57,734 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40247167040200 | 1,936±268 | $64,375 |
| Tract 403.0247167040302 | 11,234±672 | $92,780 |
| Tract 403.0347167040303 | 6,875±782 | $106,250 |
| Tract 403.0447167040304 | 6,136±633 | $73,250 |
| Tract 40447167040400 | 2,548±329 | $63,750 |
| Tract 40547167040500 | 6,016±513 | $69,905 |
| Tract 406.0147167040601 | 5,524±657 | $48,155 |
| Tract 406.0247167040602 | 3,162±529 | $96,977 |
| Tract 40747167040700 | 5,121±522 | $45,525 |
| Tract 40847167040800 | 3,935±555 | $85,000 |
| Tract 40947167040900 | 1,706±296 | $84,375 |
| Tract 41047167041000 | 2,480±436 | $67,143 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tipton County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 80th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 95 |
| Median household income | 16th of 95 |
| Median home value | 29th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 95 |
| Median age | 82nd 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
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