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Tipton

California · 2,519 residents · 1.726 sq mi
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Tipton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,663. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,700. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,519
+41%since 2000
from 1,790 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,459 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.4
+13%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Tipton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,663
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,867
+64%since 2000
from $8,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction46.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
55.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(443)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino67.7%(1,212)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(895)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(267)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino87.5%(2,204)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score25.7%(648)
Diversity Score
26
−49%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
33.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−11%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton, California?

Tipton, California has about 2,519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tipton, California?

The typical household in Tipton, California earns about $44,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tipton, California expensive?

In Tipton, California, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton, California?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tipton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tipton, California?

About 25.5% of people in Tipton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tipton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Tipton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,114 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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