Tippecanoe, Tippecanoe County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Tippecanoe, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Tippecanoe, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Tippecanoe, Indiana. The estimated population of Tippecanoe, Indiana is 9,383 people, with a median age of 42.8.

We can look at the total population in Tippecanoe over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,383
+7.65%
+12.36%
2020
8,716
+1.22%
-
2019
8,611
+1.17%
-
2018
8,511
+1.92%
-
2017
8,351
- -

Population of Tippecanoe, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.6%
90.8%
-5.73%
Black/African American
4.6%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
2.3%
+91.30%
Asian
1.6%
4.6%
-65.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.3%
+52.17%
Other
0.3%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Tippecanoe, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.8 +8.91% 41.6 +6.12% 43.9 +11.42%
2020 39.3 +8.56% 39.2 +8.89% 39.4 +8.24%
2019 36.2 -0.55% 36 -1.91% 36.4 +0.83%
2018 36.4 +0.28% 36.7 +1.94% 36.1 -1.37%
2017 36.3 - 36 - 36.6 -

The median age of Tippecanoe, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 719 +2.89% 646 -22.75% 727 495
10 to 19 742 -32.01% 620 +29.61% 501 802
20 to 29 447 +10.82% 437 +8.47% 464 448
30 to 39 453 +8.16% 586 +3.32% 489 601
40 to 49 738 -4.96% 608 +20.86% 694 745
50 to 59 409 +22.32% 353 +72.24% 502 668
60 to 69 427 +53.42% 507 +38.71% 704 720
70+ 313 +29.24% 346 +24.86% 412 411

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Tippecanoe, Indiana is $101,810.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Tippecanoe.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,868.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,162.00
  • 65 and over
    $84,554.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Tippecanoe, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Tippecanoe, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Tippecanoe, Indiana is currently $122,293.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.59% of households in Tippecanoe are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Tippecanoe against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Tippecanoe is $47,725.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Tippecanoe by the total population of Tippecanoe.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Tippecanoe, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Tippecanoe to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Tippecanoe that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Tippecanoe over the age of 16 is 7,365.

Of those people, a total of 67.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Tippecanoe is 65.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 507 41.00% 3.40%
20 to 24 years 456 84.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 456 96.70% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 713 89.10% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 847 88.00% 0.50%
45 to 54 years 1,519 89.90% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 620 86.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 750 47.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,100 22.40% 0.80%
75 years and over 397 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Tippecanoe. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,704 66.40% 1.60%
Black or African American 342 94.40% 7.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 147 31.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 85.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 146 73.30% 10.30%
Hispanic or Latino 217 82.00% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,505 66.00% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Tippecanoe as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Tippecanoe is 4,821, with median earnings of $51,879.00.

Women in Tippecanoe, Indiana earning approximately 55.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,821 $51,879.00
Male 2,531 $71,406.00
Female 2,290 $39,432.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 716 $88,167.00
Business and Financial 191 $86,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 137 $130,032.00
Architecture and Engineering 131 $91,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $69,844.00
Community and Social Service 100 $54,773.00
Legal 36 $44,118.00
Educational and Library 476 $56,364.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 251 $81,719.00
Healthcare Practitioners 320 $74,643.00
Healthcare Support 174 $28,455.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $4,315.00
Law Enforcement 41 $85,450.00
Food Preparation and Serving 147 $4,694.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $25,673.00
Personal Care and Service 174 $16,519.00
Sales 446 $44,352.00
Office and Administrative Support 373 $39,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 231 $61,103.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 128 $41,563.00
Production 217 $51,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $42,174.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 477 $92,798.00 239 $67,813.00
Business and Financial 106 $93,750.00 85 $69,886.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $130,705.00 21 $60,972.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $105,855.00 30 $42,344.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $103,068.00 72 $53,281.00
Community and Social Service 45 $78,906.00 55 $36,875.00
Legal 19 $65,694.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 212 $115,667.00 264 $43,077.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 129 $38,942.00 122 $105,941.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $162,813.00 260 $64,643.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 167 $28,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $85,650.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $5,000.00 85 $4,236.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $27,308.00 51 $23,229.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $16,250.00 71 $19,306.00
Sales 233 $61,683.00 213 $21,776.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $72,917.00 363 $39,479.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 223 $61,691.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 107 $44,583.00 21 $0.00
Production 164 $51,667.00 53 $32,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $42,174.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,646 households in Tippecanoe, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,967 families in Tippecanoe with an average family size of 2.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,462 108 397 679
Average Household Size 2.9 2.5 2.76 1.2
Total Families 2,462 108 397 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.13 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 2,967 families in Tippecanoe, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Tippecanoe:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,902 housing units in Tippecanoe, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,646 93.44%
Vacant 256 6.56%

7.38% of the total 3,902 housing units in Tippecanoe are rental units. This is approximately 288 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,330 are occupied by the owner - or 85.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Tippecanoe is $909.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Tippecanoe that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    28
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    203
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    56
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Tippecanoe is $241,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Tippecanoe that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    248
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    127
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    421
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    513
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    921
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    718
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    382
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Tippecanoe. The chart below shows the number of properties in Tippecanoe that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    166
  • 1940 to 1949
    46
  • 1950 to 1959
    325
  • 1960 to 1969
    341
  • 1970 to 1979
    302
  • 1980 to 1989
    210
  • 1990 to 1999
    502
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,036
  • 2010 to 2013
    930
  • 2014 or later
    44

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Tippecanoe that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    57
  • 1 vehicle available
    781
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,799
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,009

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Tippecanoe get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Tippecanoe that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Tippecanoe.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    75
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    382
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    672
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,240
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    785
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    285
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    337
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    107
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    72
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    162
  • 90 or more minutes
    178

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Tippecanoe, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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