Piperton, TN

Piperton, Tennessee

Piperton, Tennessee, in Shelby county, is 22 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is located in the Memphis metropolitan area. Piperton has a population of 589.

The People and Families of Piperton

In Piperton, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Piperton people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piperton had a median family income of $62,500. People in Piperton generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Piperton than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Piperton gave more campaign money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Piperton Housing

Owners occupy 94% of the housing units in Piperton. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Piperton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Piperton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Piperton, TN

Comparing Piperton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Piperton Almanac

Piperton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Piperton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Piperton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Piperton Colleges

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