Tipton County, Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, Tipton County has a population of 61,553 residents and a median age of 39.0 years, making it the #878 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.6%. The median home value is $240,600, and the median household income is $74,127, which is 1% below the national median.
Demographics
Tipton County has a population of 61,553, making it the #878 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Tipton County is $74,127, ranking #902 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Tipton County is $240,600 (-14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,013/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Tipton County, 20.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.6% below the national average, ranking #1,876 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Tipton County is 72.3 years. 20.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.7% of adults in Tipton County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 41.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Tipton County is 6.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 23.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
24.7% of children in Tipton County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Tipton County is 59.1%. The mean commute time is 36.3 min, which is 31.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Tipton County voted Republican with a margin of 52.8%. The vote was 23.1% Dem / 75.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Tipton County, Tennessee
Tipton County, Tennessee has a total population of 61,553, making it the 878th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tipton County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tipton County is $74,127, which ranks #902 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Tipton County is $240,600, 14.7% below the national median. Renters in Tipton County pay a median gross rent of $1,013 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tipton County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.
Tipton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.2%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Tipton County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.