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Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Tippecanoe County had 190,456 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 26 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 43 census tracts. GEOID 18157.
Tippecanoe County is one of the 4 counties of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
190,456
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 186,251 · ACS 2020-2024: 189,071
Median household income
$60,636
±$1,807 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$239,300
±$5,837 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,124
±$18 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Tippecanoe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 186,251 residents in Tippecanoe County. The Census Bureau estimates 190,456 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 189,071 over 499 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 189,071 | 6,851,073 | −2,482 |
| Households | 75,808±693 | 2,716,009 | +5,282 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 80,647±159 | 2,976,568 | +4,350 |
Tippecanoe County's population since 2000
From 148,955 in 2000 to 190,456 in 2025: up 27.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County holds 26 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Lafayette with 71,238 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lafayette | 70,783 | $53,716 |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County | 64,157 | $41,054 |
| Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County | 53,196 | $54,354 |
| West Lafayette | 44,595 | $34,891 |
| Wea Township | 34,098 | $69,142 |
| Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County | 9,402 | $109,652 |
| Perry Township, Tippecanoe County | 9,070 | $86,778 |
| Sheffield Township | 3,883 | $81,346 |
| Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County | 2,567 | $94,688 |
| Lauramie Township | 2,544 | $74,805 |
| Washington Township, Tippecanoe County | 2,438 | $70,536 |
| Battle Ground | 1,838 | $110,568 |
| Shadeland | 1,757 | $82,708 |
| Wayne Township, Tippecanoe CountyGEOID 1815781926 | 1,685 | $125,213 |
| Dayton | 1,330 | $78,289 |
| Randolph Township, Tippecanoe CountyGEOID 1815762964 | 964 | not published |
| Clarks Hill | 600 | $46,806 |
| StockwellGEOID 1873340 | 494 | $60,988 |
| Jackson Township, Tippecanoe CountyGEOID 1815737494 | 490 | $128,194 |
| AmericusGEOID 1801396 | 431 | not published |
| Otterbein | 1,144 | $63,698 |
| West PointGEOID 1883222 | 318 | $125,409 |
| RomneyGEOID 1865826 | 304 | $63,578 |
| Buck CreekGEOID 1808812 | 182 | not published |
| MontmorenciGEOID 1850778 | 173 | not published |
| ColburnGEOID 1814176 | 164 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tippecanoe County?
The median resident of Tippecanoe County is 28.8 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.3%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8±0.3 | 38.1 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% | 8.6% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.6%±0.2 pts | 75.4% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2%±0.2 pts | 9.1% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.3%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6%±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6%±0.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±0.9 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.5%±1.4 pts | 29.5% | +1.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.4%±1.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tippecanoe County earn?
Half of Tippecanoe County's 75,808 households earn less than $60,636 a year (±$1,807), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,387 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,751 after inflation. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,636±$1,807 | $71,957 | −$4,751 |
| Mean household income | $83,483±$2,411 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,313±$837 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1%±2.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3%±1.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tippecanoe County?
Owners occupy 53.4% of Tippecanoe County's occupied homes and renters 46.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,300 by its owner (±$5,837). The median renter pays $1,124 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,300±$5,837 | $218,200 | +$51,004 |
| Median gross rent | $1,124±$18 | $1,062 | +$77 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1%±2.5 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375±$26 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.4%±1.2 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 80,647±159 | 2,976,568 | +4,350 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.6%±1.3 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.9%±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tippecanoe County building?
Builders took permits for 3,979 new housing units across Tippecanoe County in 2025 (553 single-family), 20.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tippecanoe County get to work?
72.5% of Tippecanoe County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | −0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5%±1.2 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1%±0.9 pts | 10.7% | +8.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min±0.5 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Tippecanoe County's census tracts?
Tippecanoe County is divided into 43 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $12,644 (Tract 55) to $121,357 (Tract 102.07).
All 43 census tracts of Tippecanoe County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tippecanoe County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 92 |
| Median household income | 80th of 92 |
| Median home value | 14th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 92 |
| Median age | 92nd of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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