Tipton County Summary

Life in Tipton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Tipton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tipton County:

  • The population in Tipton County is 15,329.

  • The median home value in Tipton County is $238,338.

  • The median income in Tipton County is $78,309.

  • The median rent in Tipton County is $854.

  • The unemployment rate in Tipton County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Tipton County is 11.5%.

  • The average high in Tipton County is 69.2° and there are 96.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Tipton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Tipton County

Elwood, IN Population 8,320

Tipton, IN Population 5,255

Windfall City, IN Population 693

Sharpsville, IN Population 663

Kempton, IN Population 224

Map Of Tipton County

Tipton County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Tipton County is 69.2°.

  • There are 80.32 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.8 inches of rain each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:36 hours of sun each day in Tipton County.

StatTipton County
Mean High69.2
Nice Days80.32
Rainfall96.8
Snowfall8.8
Sunny Hours4:36
69.2°
Average High
96.8
Inches of Rain

Tipton County Photos

A And Anderson In Elwood
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Tipton Indiana Courthouse
Source: Public Domain
Tipton County Courthouse
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Tipton Indiana County Jail
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Tipton County Demographics

Population over time in Tipton County

The current population in Tipton County is 15,329. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 15,290 0.9%
2022 15,154 -0.1%
2021 15,162 -

Gender in Tipton County

  • Tipton County is 49.6% female with 7,606 female residents.

  • Tipton County is 50.4% male with 7,722 male residents.

Female
49.6% (7,606)
Male
50.4% (7,722)
Gender Tipton County IN USA
Female 49.6% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 50.4% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Tipton County

Tipton County is:

  • 93.3% White with 14,308 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 119 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 47 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 33 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 330 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 482 Hispanic residents.

White
93.3% (14,308)
African American
0.8% (119)
American Indian
0.1% (10)
Asian
0.3% (47)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (33)
Two Or More
2.2% (330)
Hispanic
3.1% (482)

Table: Tipton County By Race

Race Tipton County IN USA
White 93.3% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.1% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Tipton County, Indiana

  • 4.8% of households in Tipton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.7% of households in Tipton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Tipton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Tipton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Tipton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Tipton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Tipton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Tipton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Tipton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Tipton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (741)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.7% (100)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (567)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (932)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (1,947)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (3,073)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (2,441)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.8% (3,190)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.5% (1,609)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (724)
Income Tipton County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.8% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 7.6% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tipton County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Tipton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Tipton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Tipton County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Tipton County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Tipton County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Tipton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Tipton County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Tipton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Tipton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (306)
9-12th Grade
6% (919)
High School / GED
37% (5,671)
Some College
20% (3,065)
Associate's Degree
10% (1,532)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (2,605)
Master's Degree
7% (1,073)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (153)
Education Tipton County IN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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