Population 7,668 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tipton
Household size in Tipton
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Tipton are small: just 2.34 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. Tipton has smaller households than the great majority of Indiana cities.
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
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Tipton skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, in line with the national trend. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 Tipton
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Tipton (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 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
Renters in Tipton
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tipton own their homes; 26.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Tipton is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Indianapolis area overall (8.0%). Vacancy has risen 4.9 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
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Tipton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $604 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $667 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $778 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $816 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$212 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Tipton runs $816 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $212 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 17.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest 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
Bachelor's degrees in Tipton
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tipton: 23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tipton is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Tipton | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Tipton has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 2.34 | 45.1 | 12.9% | 26.3% | 10.2% | 1961 | $816 | 23.7% | 90.5% | 3.0% |
| Hobbs | 2.53 | 41.4 | 5.6% | 20.1% | 9.9% | 1973 | $806 | 25.8% | 89.2% | 2.5% |
| Goldsmith | 2.64 | 43.5 | 6.2% | 30.7% | 11.8% | 1987 | $783 | 29.5% | 95.5% | 6.9% |
| Atlanta | 2.71 | 47.4 | 6.3% | 12.2% | 9.7% | 1966 | $919 | 24.8% | 89.4% | 4.0% |
| Tetersburg | 2.58 | 46.9 | 6.1% | 24.2% | 13.3% | 1981 | $787 | 26.1% | 94.1% | 5.3% |
| Sharpsville | 2.44 | 47.2 | 9.0% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 1966 | $1,078 | 28.2% | 95.1% | 1.4% |
| Windfall City | 2.41 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 14.5% | 13.6% | 1952 | $866 | 14.7% | 84.2% | 2.3% |
| Normanda | 2.40 | 42.4 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 1963 | $1,114 | 25.8% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| Windfall | 2.72 | 41.7 | 4.0% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1973 | $838 | 34.7% | 93.2% | 0.8% |
| Arcadia | 2.53 | 40.2 | 6.9% | 22.0% | 11.3% | 1964 | $941 | 30.7% | 93.2% | 2.0% |
| Omega | 2.57 | 50.8 | 3.0% | 1.5% | 5.7% | 1944 | $797 | 43.1% | 93.8% | 5.2% |
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 Tipton. 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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