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Tipton County, Indiana
Tipton County, Indiana. Tipton County had 15,319 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 13 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs, 6 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 18159.
Tipton County is one of the 11 counties of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,319
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,359 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,346
Median household income
$76,156
±$6,048 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$174,600
±$13,641 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$842
±$37 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Tipton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,359 residents in Tipton County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,319 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,346 over 261 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tipton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,346 | 6,851,073 | +184 |
| Households | 6,266±195 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,845±29 | 2,976,568 | −166 |
Tipton County's population since 2000
From 16,577 in 2000 to 15,319 in 2025: down 7.6%. 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 Tipton County?
Tipton County holds 13 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Cicero Township with 8,043 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cicero Township | 8,017 | $66,821 |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 5,275 | $59,828 |
| Liberty Township, Tipton County | 2,332 | $93,813 |
| Jefferson Township, Tipton County | 1,403 | $80,417 |
| Madison Township, Tipton County | 1,286 | $85,329 |
| Wildcat Township | 1,260 | $74,028 |
| Prairie Township, Tipton CountyGEOID 1815961614 | 1,061 | $101,125 |
| Windfall City | 696 | $58,550 |
| SharpsvilleGEOID 1869048 | 553 | $92,500 |
| KemptonGEOID 1839366 | 288 | $52,500 |
| GoldsmithGEOID 1828296 | – | $160,439 |
| HobbsGEOID 1834168 | – | not published |
| Elwood | 8,410 | $53,280 |
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 Tipton County?
The median resident of Tipton County is 44.4 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.3%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tipton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4±0.6 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 8.6% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.8%±0.9 pts | 75.4% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| 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%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±1.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±2.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±1.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5%±3.4 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±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 Tipton County earn?
Half of Tipton County's 6,266 households earn less than $76,156 a year (±$6,048), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $71,525 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tipton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,156±$6,048 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,479±$6,709 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,496±$2,866 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±7.1 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7%±2.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±2.5 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 Tipton County?
Owners occupy 81.4% of Tipton County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,600 by its owner (±$13,641). The median renter pays $842 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tipton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,600±$13,641 | $218,200 | +$31,840 |
| Median gross rent | $842±$37 | $1,062 | −$140 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0%±7.7 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,288±$69 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±3.3 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,845±29 | 2,976,568 | −166 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1%±6.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.7%±2.5 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.6%±3.7 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 Tipton County building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units across Tipton County in 2025 (13 single-family), 0.8 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 Tipton County get to work?
78.6% of Tipton County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Tipton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±4.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±2.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.3 pts | 10.7% | +6.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±1.9 | 24.1 min | +3.6 min |
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 Tipton County's census tracts?
Tipton County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,098 (Tract 204.01) to $97,273 (Tract 202).
| Tract 20118159020100 | 2,597±231 | $77,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20218159020200 | 3,390±317 | $97,273 |
| Tract 20318159020300 | 2,939±324 | $86,222 |
| Tract 204.0118159020401 | 4,243±283 | $60,098 |
| Tract 204.0218159020402 | 2,177±351 | $61,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tipton County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 81st of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 79th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 92 |
| Median household income | 21st of 92 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 92 |
| Median age | 5th 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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