Tipton County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tipton County is located in Indiana with a total population of 15,329. It is the 81st most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tipton County is 44.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tipton County is $78,309. This is 12% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Tipton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tipton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower 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 91.7%.