Giles County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Giles County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47055
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 610.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 611.18 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.202723
- Longitude
- -87.035319
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,268
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,950
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,461 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 810 | 2.7% |
| White | 25,622 | 84.7% |
| Black | 2,605 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,449 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 502 | 2.1% |
| White | 20,609 | 86.1% |
| Black | 2,519 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 468 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,620
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,106
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,813
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,546 | 83.4% |
| Black | 2,617 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 150 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,902
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,906 | 16.2% |
| Republican | 6,986 | 39.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,010 | 44.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,217 | 45.9% |
| Female | 9,685 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,359 | 85.8% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 1.4% |
| Black | 1,162 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,531
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,570 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 33.7% |
| Black | 480 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 25 | 28.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,602 | 43.8% |
| Female | 3,929 | 40.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,245 (33.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,360 (20.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,221
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $244,458
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $835
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.