Tipton, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Tipton, California Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 31.1% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tipton, California had a total population of 2,851, the 804th largest community in California, with a median household income of $45,243, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 6.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 10.4% is notably above the national average.

Tipton Quick Facts

Population 2,851

Median Household Income $45,243

Median Home Value $243,900

Poverty Rate 31.1%

Unemployment Rate 10.4%

Median Age 30.3 years

Homeownership Rate 25.5%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

High School Graduation Rate 39.5%

Diversity Index 18/100

Population 2,851 804th of 1,570

Median Income $45,243 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 31.1% 150% higher than national

Median Home Value $243,900 bottom 20%

How Tipton Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,989	2,851	-4.6%
Median household income	$51,389	$45,243	-12.0%
Median home value	$245,500	$243,900	-0.7%

How Tipton Compares

Median Household Income

Tipton

$45,243

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tipton

$243,900

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.5%

$25K-$50K 36.2%

$50K-$100K 23.3%

$100K+ 21.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.3%

$10K-$15K

1.0%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

20.2%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

6.2%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

8.4%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

0.7%

$150K-$200K

12.5%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

10.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 25.5%

Renter 74.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,370/mo 36.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

31.1%

18-34

24.5%

35-54

35.3%

55-74

7.8%

75+

1.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Tipton Rankings in California

#804 Population of 1,570

#1282 Median Income of 1,375

#1373 Education of 1,570

#1235 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Tulare County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Visalia	143,939	$81,989	11.5%	$371,500
Tulare	70,945	$72,410	17.9%	$329,800
Porterville	63,157	$60,461	17.3%	$285,700
Dinuba	25,475	$59,484	26.8%	$275,000
Lindsay	12,643	$53,201	33.1%	$286,400
Farmersville	10,397	$60,804	22.9%	$248,500
Exeter	10,258	$75,769	14.2%	$307,600
Orosi	8,966	$54,604	22.0%	$227,100
Woodlake	7,702	$46,266	25.3%	$300,200
Earlimart	7,214	$52,881	21.8%	$264,200

Cities Similar to Tipton

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bayview (Humboldt County)	2,803	$48,406	$416,400	26.3%	22.9%
South Taft	2,939	$43,039	$184,600	7.8%	35.0%
Homestead Valley	2,689	$45,323	$245,900	13.6%	28.0%
Parksdale	2,885	$51,587	$274,700	5.9%	21.1%
Strathmore	2,675	$43,387	$213,200	1.5%	32.6%

Population Overview

Tipton is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 2,851. It ranks as the 804th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tipton is 30.3 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Tipton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tipton is $45,243. This is 54% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%. This is 159% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.4%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $243,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 25.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tipton has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.9%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.8% vs 40.2%).

Education

6.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 39.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tipton, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tipton, California?

Tipton, California has a population of 2,851 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Tipton, CA?

The median household income in Tipton is $45,243, which is 44% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Tipton, CA?

The poverty rate in Tipton is 31.1%. This means approximately 887 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Tipton, California?

Tipton's population is 9.9% White, 0.3% Black, 89.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Tipton, CA?

The median home value in Tipton is $243,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x.

How educated is Tipton, California?

6.4% of adults (25+) in Tipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.