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The Town of Tiptonville had a population of 3,927 as of July 1, 2023. Tiptonville ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Tiptonville is located at latitude 36.3784 and longitude -89.472 in Lake County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Tiptonville encompass a land area of 2.06 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Lake County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Tiptonville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Tiptonville is located within Commissioner District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lake County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,927 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 1,805 (46.0%) |
| Population in Families | 1,377 (35.1%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 2,122 (54.0%) |
| Population Density | 1,184 |
| Diversity Index2 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $25,199 |
| Average Household Income | $43,978 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 39% |
| Per Capita Income | $13,135 |
| Wealth Index5 | 29 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Low (37.4) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,007 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 440 (43.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 431 (42.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 136 (13.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $162,200 |
| Average Home Value | $206,378 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 65 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 871 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Family Households | 503 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2023 | 2023-2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.38% | -0.13% |
| Households | -0.04% | 0.02% |
| Families | -0.08% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.68% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.64% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.00% |
The table below compares Tiptonville to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 137 | 73rd |
| Population Density | # 55 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 503 | 0th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 38 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 502 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 54 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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