Tippecanoe County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tippecanoe County is located in Indiana with a total population of 187,399. It is the 7th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tippecanoe County is 28.8 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tippecanoe County is $58,622. This is 16% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $217,600. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tippecanoe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.8% vs 2.5%).

Education

40.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tippecanoe County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%. Notably, 17.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.