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Tiptonville, Tennessee, in Lake county, is 64 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 91 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 2,439.
In Tiptonville, about 36% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Tiptonville live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 37% of Tiptonville is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for Tennessee, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Tiptonville is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Tiptonville had a median family income of $24,929.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Tiptonville ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of Tiptonville are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 51% of housing units in Tiptonville are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Tiptonville are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Tiptonville, 95% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Tiptonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Tiptonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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