Tiptonville is a town located in Lake County Tennessee. Tiptonville has a 2024 population of 3,256. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Tiptonville is currently declining at a rate of -5.27% annually and its population has decreased by -18.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Tiptonville is $48,564 with a poverty rate of 30.33%. The median age in Tiptonville is 43 years: 41.3 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tiptonville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,161 | 56.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,349 | 35.2% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 3.99% |
| Other race | 87 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 49 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.34% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 936 | 1.74 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.15 | 33 | 67 |
| Married | 251 | 2.42 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 88 | 3.28 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 19 | 3.84 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.74
Average Household Size
39.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 668 | 20.65% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 3.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 199 | 6.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 3.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,367 | 42.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 5.53% |
| Some College | 586 | 18.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,847 | 1,353 | 246 |
| Black | 1,131 | 857 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 58 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 74 | 0 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| Islander | 13 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,736 | $0 | $21,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $38,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $36,094 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $20,734 | $12,483 | $24,286 |
| Some College | $21,250 | $12,159 | $29,375 |
$20,734
Average Earnings
$12,483
Average Male
$24,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Tiptonville residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,157 | 319 | 27.57% |
| Black | 358 | 106 | 29.61% |
| Multiple | 85 | 65 | 76.47% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 5 | 15.15% |
30.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.48%
Male Poverty Rate
31.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tiptonville is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tiptonville is Hispanic, with 15.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.77% |
| High School | 28.57% |
| Some College | 16.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Employed | 16.56% |
| Male Employed | 9.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,000 | $78,535 |
| Households | $26,898 | $48,564 |
| Married Families | $60,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,059 | $29,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
259
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 8.41% |
| Black | 67 | 5.3% |
| Native American | 18 | 36.73% |
| Asian | 5 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3.79% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
19.2%
Labor Force Participation
16.7%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.96%
Born in Tiptonville
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
97.73% of Tiptonville residents were born in the United States, with 69.96% having been born in Tennessee. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,354 | -181 | -7.14% |
| 2028 | 2,535 | -180 | -6.63% |
| 2027 | 2,715 | -180 | -6.22% |
| 2026 | 2,895 | -181 | -5.88% |
| 2025 | 3,076 | -180 | -5.53% |
| 2024 | 3,256 | -181 | -5.27% |
| 2023 | 3,437 | -71 | -2.02% |
| 2022 | 3,508 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 3,505 | -473 | -11.89% |
| 2020 | 3,978 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 3,974 | -324 | -7.54% |
| 2018 | 4,298 | -26 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 4,324 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 4,355 | -60 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 4,415 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 4,439 | 16 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 4,423 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 4,429 | -34 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 4,463 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 4,475 | 0 | 0% |