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Tipton

Oklahoma · 864 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 $33,846. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
864
−6%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6517528539541K1990201020202024Tipton
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,846
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,399
+42%since 2000
from $12,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(528)
Black7.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(203)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.5%(22)
Diversity Score64.7%(559)
Diversity Score
65
+31%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tipton, Oklahoma?

Tipton, Oklahoma has about 864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tipton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tipton, Oklahoma earns about $33,846 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Tipton, Oklahoma?

About 19.2% 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 20.8% 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 157 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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