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Tipton

Missouri · 2,920 residents · 2.091 sq mi
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Tipton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,920
−10%since 2000
from 3,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Tipton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,155 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,513
−22%since 2000
from $15,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,502)
Black7.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(78)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0.7%(20)
Diversity Score26.4%(771)
Diversity Score
26
−26%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
Female
33.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton, Missouri?

Tipton, Missouri has about 2,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tipton, Missouri?

The typical household in Tipton, Missouri earns about $39,688 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 $108,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton, Missouri?

About 9.2% 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 18.9% 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 848 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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