Giles County, Tennessee
Giles County: county in Tennessee, United States.
About
Giles County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,485 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,530 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pulaski. The county was created 216 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Giles County
| Population | 29,530 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Giles County |
| Area | 1583 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.04% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2022,-87.0348 |
| Named for | William Branch Giles |
| Altitude | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Capital | Pulaski |
| Establishment | November 14, 1809 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:36:09 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Giles County Tennessee Courthouse image
Geography
Giles County is located at 35°12'8"N 87°2'5"W (35.2021500, -87.0347800). It has 6 neighbors: Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Marshall County and Maury County.
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Giles County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Giles County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
86°F
Mostly Sunny
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Giles County
Official Website- Pulaski
Demographics
The population of Giles County increased by 0.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,284 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,969 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,801 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,819 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,973 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,165 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,379 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,446 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,464 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,530 | 0.22% | estimation process |
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People born in Giles County (15)
People born in Giles County, including Confederate Army general John C. Brown, Civil War general George Gordon, political scientist John Burgess, .
More notable people
- Luke Edward Wright (Confederate Army officer (1846-1922)) he was born in 29/08/1846
- Donald Davidson (American poet, essayist, critic and author) he was born in 08/08/1893
- Charles R. Brewer (American preacher) he was born in 01/01/1890
- Don Whitmire (American football player (1922-1991)) he was born in 01/07/1922
- Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson (Early white settler to Texas, Robertson's Colony, Son of Sterling C. Robertson) he was born in 23/08/1820
- James David Vaughan (American music teacher, composer and song book publisher) he was born in 14/12/1864
- Preston Smith (Confederate States Army general during American Civil War) he was born in 25/12/1823
- Eddie Bass (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1957
- Newton H. White (American politician) he was born in 02/09/1860
- Edwin M. Gardner (American painter) he was born in 12/10/1845
- Edmund William Cole (confederate veteran and businessman) he was born in 19/07/1827
- Neill S. Brown (American politician and diplomat, Governor of Tennessee (1810-1886)) he was born in 18/04/1810
Other places with the same name (1)
- Giles County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States. with a population of 16,663 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |