Tippecanoe County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Tippecanoe County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Tippecanoe County, Indiana has a population of 189,071, the 7th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $60,636 and the median home value is $239,300. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

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

Tippecanoe County Quick Facts

Population 189,071

Median Household Income $60,636

Median Home Value $239,300

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 28.8 years

Homeownership Rate 53.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.5%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 14

Population 189,071 7th of 92

Median Income $60,636 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Tippecanoe County 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	187,399	189,071	+0.9%
Median household income	$58,622	$60,636	+3.4%
Median home value	$217,600	$239,300	+10.0%

Median Household Income

Tippecanoe

$60,636

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tippecanoe

$239,300

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.8%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 28.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 53.4%

Renter 46.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,124/mo 22.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

37.8%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

16.6%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Tippecanoe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lafayette	71,159	$53,716	17.8%	$172,800
West Lafayette	45,159	$34,891	37.3%	$350,000
Battle Ground	1,969	$110,568	4.0%	$277,600
Shadeland	1,921	$82,708	15.0%	$270,000
Otterbein	1,576	$63,698	8.8%	$158,500
Dayton	1,168	$78,289	12.1%	$176,300
Clarks Hill	700	$46,806	16.3%	$93,600
Romney	391	$63,578	0.0%	$161,000
Stockwell	286	$60,988	11.5%	$105,900
West Point	189	$125,409	0.0%	$145,900
Colburn	92	N/A	78.3%	N/A
Buck Creek	77	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Montmorenci	76	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Americus	67	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Tippecanoe County is located in Indiana with a total population of 189,071. It is the 7th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tippecanoe County is 28.8 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tippecanoe County is $60,636. This is 16% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $239,300. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tippecanoe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.0% vs 2.6%).

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tippecanoe County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%. Notably, 17.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tippecanoe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tippecanoe County, Indiana?

Tippecanoe County has a population of 189,071, making it the 7th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Tippecanoe County?

The median household income in Tippecanoe County is $60,636 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.

How many cities are in Tippecanoe County, Indiana?

Tippecanoe County contains 14 Census-designated places.