Population 6,259 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tippecanoe
Household size in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Tippecanoe are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.29, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Tippecanoe is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Tippecanoe, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only six of 72.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tippecanoe
Renters in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Tippecanoe is about as common as it is nationally: 34.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (39.6%). Among owners, 32.2% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Tippecanoe: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. Tippecanoe has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Tippecanoe is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $806 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $907 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,166 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$371 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tippecanoe pays $1,166 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $371 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tippecanoe
Bachelor's degrees in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Tippecanoe as nationally: 38.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tippecanoe is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tippecanoe
| Period | Tippecanoe | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tippecanoe has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tippecanoe compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe | 2.06 | 42.3 | 4.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1950 | $1,166 | 38.4% | 93.3% | 1.6% |
| Town of Lake | 2.25 | 40.7 | 8.9% | 26.1% | 5.9% | 1951 | $1,022 | 34.4% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| Bay View | 2.02 | 39.7 | 5.1% | 45.9% | 8.8% | 1945 | $1,325 | 53.6% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Morgandale | 2.74 | 35.1 | 18.7% | 34.6% | 6.8% | 1945 | $996 | 17.6% | 68.3% | 3.4% |
| Polonia | 3.31 | 28.5 | 18.4% | 47.1% | 12.6% | 1940 | $986 | 10.9% | 58.8% | 3.1% |
| Wilson Park | 1.97 | 48.0 | 8.7% | 66.5% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,301 | 15.1% | 85.4% | 2.6% |
| Mitchell West | 2.71 | 35.0 | 12.6% | 32.5% | 6.1% | 1970 | $1,170 | 31.4% | 88.3% | 4.9% |
| Lincoln Village | 3.10 | 28.2 | 25.6% | 67.2% | 10.3% | 1944 | $988 | 12.2% | 67.4% | 7.7% |
| Southpoint | 2.44 | 32.6 | 23.4% | 48.7% | 5.4% | 1957 | $996 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 6.0% |
| Castle Manor | 2.43 | 39.0 | 5.9% | 63.3% | 3.1% | 1963 | $1,120 | 27.3% | 86.5% | 5.0% |
| Forest Home Hills | 3.32 | 30.7 | 25.9% | 70.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $1,060 | 7.1% | 56.5% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tippecanoe. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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