Tipton County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Tipton County has a population of 15,346 residents and a median age of 44.4 years, making it the #2,137 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median home value is $174,600, and the median household income is $76,156, which is 1% above the national median.
Demographics
Tipton County has a population of 15,346, making it the #2,137 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Tipton County is $76,156, ranking #770 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Tipton County is $174,600 (-38.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $842/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Tipton County, 23.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 30.1% below the national average, ranking #1,423 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Tipton County is 75.9 years. 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.2% of adults in Tipton County smoke , 36.1% are obese , and 18.7% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 29.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
12.4% of children in Tipton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Tipton County is 68.5%. The mean commute time is 31.0 min, which is 12.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Tipton County voted Republican with a margin of 50.8%. The vote was 23.7% Dem / 74.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.9 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Tipton County, Indiana
Tipton County, Indiana has a total population of 15,346, making it the 2,137th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tipton County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tipton County is $76,156, which ranks #770 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Tipton County is $174,600, 38.1% below the national median. Renters in Tipton County pay a median gross rent of $842 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tipton County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.
Tipton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Tipton County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.