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Tipton

Oklahoma · 847 residents · 1.171 sq mi
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Tipton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,792. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
847
−8%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6517528539541K1990201020202024Tipton
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,792
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,848
+22%since 2000
from $12,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(677)
Black10%(92)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(122)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(452)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68%(576)
Black8.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(72)
Diversity Score65.6%(556)
Diversity Score
66
+33%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton, Oklahoma?

Tipton, Oklahoma has about 847 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tipton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tipton, Oklahoma earns about $24,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tipton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tipton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton, Oklahoma?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tipton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tipton, Oklahoma?

About 24.3% of people in Tipton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tipton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tipton, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 174 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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