Tiptonville, TN

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    2024 Population
    3,572
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.7
    0.482% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    38.4%
    12% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $23,027
    0.209% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $106,500
    2.65% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    557
    10.7% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Tiptonville, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.2% of the residents in Tiptonville, TN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Tiptonville, TN was $106,500, and the homeownership rate was 39.7%.

    Most people in Tiptonville, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Tiptonville, TN was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesTennesseeLake County, TNDyer, Weakely and Obion Counties--Dyersburg, Union City and Martin cities PUMA, TN

    Population & Diversity

    Tiptonville, TN is home to a population of 3.57k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.43% of Tiptonville, TN residents were born outside of the country (51 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.05k people) in Tiptonville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 961 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 323 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Tiptonville, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tiptonville, TN was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tiptonville, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.05k ± 139
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      961 ± 151
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      323 ± 104
    3.86%
    Hispanic Population
    138 people

    In 2024, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.05k people) in Tiptonville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 961 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 323 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.86% of the people in Tiptonville, TN are hispanic (138 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tiptonville, TN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.43%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    51 people
    2.41%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    89 people

    As of 2024, 1.43% of Tiptonville, TN residents (51 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tiptonville, TN was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      71 ± 51
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      57 ± 45
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      41 ± 34

    Tiptonville, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tiptonville, TN.

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    Health

    80.8% of the population of Tiptonville, TN has health coverage, with 25.1% on employee plans, 33% on Medicaid, 5.8% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.2% were men and 56.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.2% were men and 56.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    19.2%
    Uninsured
    25.1%
    Employer Coverage
    33%
    Medicaid
    5.8%
    Medicare
    15.3%
    Non-Group
    1.6%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tiptonville, TN grew by 26.6% from 15.2% to 19.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tiptonville, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Tiptonville, TN employs 557 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tiptonville, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (112 people), Retail Trade (83 people), and Manufacturing (70 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($53,036), Educational Services ($33,125), and Manufacturing ($30,789).

    Employment

    Occupations

    557
    2024 Value
    ± 168
    10.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 39.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tiptonville, TN grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 503 employees to 557 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tiptonville, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (65 people), Production Occupations (64 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (49 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tiptonville, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    557
    2024 Value
    ± 168
    10.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 39.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tiptonville, TN grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 503 employees to 557 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tiptonville, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (112 people), Retail Trade (83 people), and Manufacturing (70 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tiptonville, TN, though some of these residents may live in Tiptonville, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $21,607
    Median earning men ± $40,042
    $24,191
    Median earning women ± $8,534

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($53,036), Manufacturing ($28,750), and Retail Trade ($12,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($32,938), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($19,219), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($16,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tiptonville, TN was $106,500 in 2024, which is 0.32 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $109,400 to $106,500, a 2.65% decrease. The homeownership rate in Tiptonville, TN is 39.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Tiptonville, TN have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tiptonville, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $106,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,658
    $311
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$101

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tiptonville, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tiptonville, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    39.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    53%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 39.7% of the housing units in Tiptonville, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tiptonville, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $23,027
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,444
    783
    Number of Households
    ± 167

    In 2024, the median household income of the 783 households in Tiptonville, TN grew to $23,027 from the previous year's value of $22,979.

    The following chart displays the households in Tiptonville, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $20k - $25k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Tiptonville, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (90.9%)
    2. Other (4.97%)
    3. Carpooled (2.13%)

    In 2024, 90.9% of workers in Tiptonville, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.97%) and those who carpooled to work (2.13%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Tiptonville, TN have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Tiptonville, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Tiptonville, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Tiptonville, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tiptonville, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    38.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tiptonville, TN (578 out of 1.51k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tiptonville, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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