Tiptonville, Tennessee
Tiptonville: town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
About
Tiptonville is a town located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,464 and a population density of 839 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,984 inhabitants.
The town was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Tiptonville
| Population | 3,984 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 38079 |
| Phone Area Codes | 931 |
| Area | 5.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3784,-89.4720 |
| Altitude | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Capital city | Tiptonville is capital of Lake County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:58:58 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 749 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Tiptonville is located at 36°22'42"N 89°28'19"W (36.3784000, -89.4720200).
Tiptonville map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Tiptonville decreased by 12.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,464 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,463 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,427 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,423 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,439 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,412 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,355 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,323 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,305 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,971 | -8.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,984 | 0.33% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Tiptonville
1Tiptonville City Hall
130 S Court St, Tiptonville, TN 38079 View details
Phone: +17312539922
People born in Tiptonville (3)
People born in Tiptonville, including recording artist; rockabilly musician, songwriter Carl Perkins, United States Marine Corps Clifton Bledsoe Cates, football player, coach, executive Jerry Reese, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tiptonville, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221236 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Newbern | Newbern (TN) | 38059 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tiptonville, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tiptonville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tiptonvill Post Office | Tiptonville (TN) | 38079 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgely | 1,604 | Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Tiptonville distances to largest Tennessee cities