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Tiffin

Iowa · 7,156 residents (2025 est.) · 4.271 sq mi
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#31Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.4%#92Fastest growingof 6,811+27.1%
The short version

Tiffin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,952. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,762 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $338,500. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,737
+488%since 2000
from 975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
+252%since 2009
from 382 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+10%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Tiffin
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.5%(486)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(499)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.7%(500)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.7%(99)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.6%(609)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.2%(1,101)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(798)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(593)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.1%(466)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(444)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(126)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,952
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,381 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,387
+204%since 2000
from $20,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+45%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(913)
Black1.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian1.3%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(4,629)
Black4.1%(234)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(193)
Asian2.4%(138)
Other9.5%(543)
Diversity Score
42
+79%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(180)
Asian origin
Chinese1.6%(94)
Filipino0.8%(44)
Ancestry
German28.8%(1,652)
Irish20.1%(1,153)
English14.6%(838)
Norwegian6%(347)
Italian4.2%(243)
Swedish4.2%(243)
Polish2.6%(148)
Dutch2.2%(125)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(89)
Czech1.4%(83)
Scottish1.2%(69)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak1.2%(67)
Danish1.1%(64)
French0.9%(53)
Welsh0.9%(52)
Australian0.3%(18)
Austrian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(672)
Married64.2%(1,252)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.3%(26)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(594)
Married55%(1,266)
Widowed0.8%(18)
Divorced18.4%(424)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiffin, Iowa?

Tiffin, Iowa has about 5,737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiffin, Iowa?

The typical household in Tiffin, Iowa earns about $100,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tiffin, Iowa expensive?

In Tiffin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $338,500, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Tiffin, Iowa?

About 63.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tiffin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tiffin, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Tiffin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tiffin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Tiffin, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,281 residents, a change of about 1158 percent over that period.

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