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Tipton

Indiana · 5,263 residents (2025 est.) · 2.738 sq mi
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Tipton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,280
+1%since 2000
from 5,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,928 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Tipton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,828
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,075 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,301
+71%since 2000
from $19,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+23%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(5,097)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(81)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(4,747)
Black2.5%(132)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(224)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(177)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,242)
Diversity Score
24
+327%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton, Indiana?

Tipton, Indiana has about 5,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tipton, Indiana?

The typical household in Tipton, Indiana earns about $59,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tipton, Indiana expensive?

In Tipton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton, Indiana?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tipton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tipton, Indiana?

About 17.7% of people in Tipton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tipton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tipton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 529 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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