Population 15,346 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tipton County
Household size in Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Tipton County has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Tipton County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Indiana county is 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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Tipton County than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Tipton County
Renters in Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.6% of households in Tipton County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (39.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Tipton County as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Indianapolis area overall (8.0%). Vacancy has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Tipton County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $658 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $671 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $801 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $861 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tipton County costs $861 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $203 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 20.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Tipton County
Bachelor's degrees in Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tipton County: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Indiana counties, though, Tipton County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tipton County is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Indianapolis area. The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Tipton County
| Period | Tipton County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Tipton County has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Tipton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton County | 2.42 | 45.6 | 10.3% | 18.6% | 9.9% | 1963 | $861 | 24.2% | 90.9% | 2.6% |
| Howard County | 2.35 | 40.6 | 13.4% | 29.4% | 11.0% | 1968 | $948 | 20.3% | 91.3% | 5.7% |
| Clinton County | 2.60 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 8.2% | 1958 | $939 | 15.9% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
| Delaware County | 2.30 | 38.6 | 13.5% | 33.5% | 11.5% | 1967 | $941 | 28.3% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
| Blackford County | 2.28 | 44.9 | 9.8% | 26.1% | 10.6% | 1958 | $757 | 15.2% | 90.4% | 3.7% |
| Tippecanoe County | 2.32 | 33.8 | 9.6% | 46.6% | 12.5% | 1984 | $1,199 | 43.5% | 88.2% | 3.3% |
| Jay County | 2.60 | 39.0 | 11.8% | 20.1% | 12.6% | 1959 | $781 | 13.0% | 85.5% | 4.2% |
| Warren County | 2.54 | 44.8 | 8.7% | 17.6% | 8.0% | 1976 | $817 | 17.7% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Shelby County | 2.54 | 40.4 | 9.8% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 1973 | $944 | 21.4% | 91.7% | 3.9% |
| Logan County | 2.39 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 22.4% | 14.3% | 1971 | $802 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Union County | 2.78 | 39.3 | 9.8% | 20.8% | 3.9% | 1995 | $1,520 | 45.3% | 96.6% | 2.4% |
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 Tipton County. 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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