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Tipton

County:
Cedar County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.023
State:
Iowa

Tipton is a city located in Cedar County, Iowa. Tipton has a 2026 population of 3,007. It is also the county seat of Cedar County. Tipton is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,162 in 2020.

The median household income in Tipton is $61,115 with a poverty rate of 12.29%. The median age in Tipton is 38.3 years: 44 years for males, and 35.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.

3K
Total Population
1,486
Density (mi²)
-26 -0.86%
Growth

Tipton Population

Tipton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,007-26-0.86%
20253,033-26-0.85%
20243,059-13-0.42%
20233,072-32-1.03%
20223,104-37-1.18%
20213,141-24-0.76%
20203,162-41-1.28%
20193,203-12-0.37%
20183,21570.22%
20173,208170.53%
20163,191120.38%
20153,179-1-0.03%
20143,180120.38%
20133,168-15-0.47%
20123,183-12-0.38%
20113,195-19-0.59%
20103,214-7-0.22%
20003,1551575.24%
19902,998-57-1.87%
19803,0551786.19%
19702,877150.52%
19602,8622298.7%
19502,6331154.57%
19402,51850.2%
19002,51300%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 35.1 years
Male: 44 years

Tipton Adults

There are 2,359 adults, (626 of whom are seniors) in Tipton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,708 (55%)
Male: 1,398 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tipton includes 90.21% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,80290.21%
Two or more races2197.05%
Other race421.35%
Black or African American331.06%
Native American100.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races832.67%
White762.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,72687.77%
Two or more races1364.38%
Other race421.35%
Black or African American331.06%
Native American100.32%

Tipton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Tipton 's average per capita income is $44,861. Household income levels show a median of $61,115. The poverty rate stands at 12.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,821-
Families$82,140$92,114
Households$61,115$77,202
Non Families$26,389$44,586

$44,861

Average Income

$61,115

Median Household Income

12.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)