Gilt Edge, Tennessee facts for kids
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Gilt Edge, Tennessee
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Location of Gilt Edge in Tipton County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 476 |
| • Density | 175.78/sq mi (67.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38015
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| Area code(s) | 901 |
| FIPS code | 47-29160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1285436 |
Gilt Edge is a small city located in Tipton County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 476 people lived there. The city's population has changed a bit over the years, with 477 people in 2010 and 456 in 2018.
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Where is Gilt Edge Located?
Gilt Edge is found at 35°32′1″N 89°49′50″W / 35.53361°N 89.83056°W. It's right where two state roads, State Route 59 and State Route 178, meet.
The city is about 10 miles southwest of Covington. It's also very close to Burlison to its east. If you travel about 7 miles north, you'll reach Munford. The mighty Mississippi River is only about 4 miles to the east.
The United States Census Bureau says that Gilt Edge covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Gilt Edge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 406 | — | |
| 1980 | 409 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 447 | 9.3% | |
| 2000 | 489 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 477 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 476 | −0.2% | |
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Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 489 people living in Gilt Edge. These people lived in 190 different homes, and 145 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Gilt Edge were White (98.77%). A smaller number were African American (0.41%), Native American (0.20%), or Pacific Islander (0.20%). Some people (0.41%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.61% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 35.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.4%) were married couples living together. About 19.5% of all homes had just one person living in them. The average home had about 2.57 people, and the average family had about 2.98 people.
The median age for people in the city was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Money and Jobs in Gilt Edge
In 2000, the median income for a household in Gilt Edge was $46,250. This means that half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $55,625.
The per capita income for the city was $21,491. This is the average income per person. About 9.7% of all people in Gilt Edge lived below the poverty line. This included 15.5% of kids under 18 and 11.6% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Gilt Edge para niños
