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CITY · 2010 ACS

Tipton

Missouri · 3,262 residents · 2.091 sq mi
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Tipton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,262
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,560 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Tipton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,155 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,520
−28%since 2000
from $15,987 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,644)
Black15.1%(491)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(29)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(1,157)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,645)
Black16%(522)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(44)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4.7%(154)
Diversity Score45%(1,469)
Diversity Score
45
+27%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
Female
32.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−61.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton, Missouri?

Tipton, Missouri has about 3,262 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tipton, Missouri?

The typical household in Tipton, Missouri earns about $41,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tipton, Missouri expensive?

In Tipton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tipton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tipton, Missouri?

About 13.2% of people in Tipton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tipton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Tipton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,190 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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