Tipton County Demographics

A map of Tipton County's Population by Race

Tipton County, Indiana has an estimated population of 15,346, a less than 1% change from the 15,359 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tipton County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tipton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tipton County, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 13.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tipton County is ranked the 81st most populous county in Indiana, out of 92 counties. Tipton County was ranked the 81st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Tipton County's White Population

14,241 residents of Tipton County, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tipton County is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Tipton County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Tipton County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Tipton County's population has decreased from 93.5% to 92.8%.

Tipton County is more White than neighboring Howard County (82.6% White), Hamilton County (78.6% White), Madison County (82% White), Clinton County (77.8% White), and Grant County (82.6% White).

Tipton County's Black Population

168 residents of Tipton County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tipton County is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Tipton County ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Tipton County's Black population has grown by an estimated 265.2%. Black residents' share of Tipton County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.

Tipton County is more Black than neighboring Clinton County (0.5% Black). Tipton County is less Black than neighboring Howard County (7.3% Black), Hamilton County (4.4% Black), Madison County (6.1% Black), and Grant County (4.8% Black).

Tipton County's Asian Population

46 residents of Tipton County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tipton County is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Tipton County ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Tipton County's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Tipton County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Tipton County is less Asian than neighboring Howard County (1.4% Asian), Hamilton County (6.9% Asian), Madison County (0.7% Asian), Clinton County (0.4% Asian), and Grant County (0.9% Asian).

Tipton County's Hispanic Population

499 residents of Tipton County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tipton County is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Tipton County ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Tipton County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tipton County's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Tipton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Howard County (4.1% Hispanic), Hamilton County (5.6% Hispanic), Madison County (5.4% Hispanic), Clinton County (19.5% Hispanic), and Grant County (5.5% Hispanic).

Tipton County's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Tipton County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tipton County is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tipton County ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Tipton County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tipton County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Tipton County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clinton County (0.1% Native American/Other). Tipton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hamilton County (0.6% Native American/Other), Madison County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Grant County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Tipton County's Multiracial Population

339 residents of Tipton County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tipton County is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tipton County ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Tipton County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Tipton County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Tipton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Clinton County (1.7% Multiracial). Tipton County is less Multiracial than neighboring Howard County (4.2% Multiracial), Hamilton County (3.8% Multiracial), Madison County (5.4% Multiracial), and Grant County (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.