Tipton County, Tennessee
Tipton County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Tipton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,081 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 61,918 inhabitants. Its county seat is Covington. The county was created 203 years ago in 1822.
County Snapshot
Tipton County at a glance
Tipton County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
AtokaPopulation 9,732
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Tipton County
| Population | 61,918 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Tipton County |
| Area | 1230 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4969,-89.7592 |
| Altitude | 377 feet / 115 meters |
| Capital | Covington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1823 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:25:18 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Tipton County is located at 35°29'49"N 89°45'33"W (35.4968700, -89.7592400). It has 6 neighbors: Crittenden County, Mississippi County, Fayette County, Haywood County, Lauderdale County and Shelby County.
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The largest city of Tipton County is Atoka with a population of 9,732. Other cities include, Covington population 8,810, Munford population 6,201, Mason population 1,535 and Gilt Edge population 454. See all Tipton County cities & populated places.
Tipton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tipton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atoka | 9,732 | City in Oklahoma |
| Covington | 8,810 | City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States |
| Munford | 6,201 | City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Mason | 1,535 | Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA |
| Gilt Edge | 454 | Human settlement in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Burlison | 409 | Human settlement in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of preci...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tipton County
Official Website- Covington
Demographics
The population of Tipton County increased by 1.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,081 | - | census |
| 2011 | 61,305 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,524 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 61,572 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,596 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 61,533 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,223 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 61,305 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,576 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,599 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 61,918 | 0.52% | estimation process |
People born in Tipton County (6)
People born in Tipton County, including politician Augustus Hill Garland, politician Charles Bryson Simonton, lawyer Hannibal Boone, .
More notable people
- Jimmy Naifeh (American politician) he was born in 16/06/1939
- Joe Gray Taylor (American historian) he was born in 14/02/1920
- Walter Benona Sharp (American businessman, oil drilling pioneer, innovator and philanthropist) he was born in 12/12/1870
Other places with the same name (1)
- Tipton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 15,227 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. |