Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tipton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,667

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%2,242

Black

11.2%298

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%61

Two or More

1.9%50

Other

0.3%8

Asian

0.2%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

20.7%415

High School Diploma

29.1%582

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%178

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%288

Associate's Degree

5.4%108

Bachelor's Degree

4.7%95

Master's Degree

1.6%32

Professional Degree

0.1%2

Doctorate

0.5%11

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,200

Median Renti

$785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.4%466

Renter-Occupied

29.6%196

Total Units

769

Homeownership

70.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%31

$50K–$100K

19.5%91

$100K–$150K

34.5%161

$150K–$200K

20%93

$200K–$300K

10.9%51

$300K–$500K

3.2%15

$500K–$1M

5.2%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%3

2010–2019

2.1%16

2000–2009

3.4%26

1990–1999

13.1%101

1980–1989

11.1%85

1970–1979

20.3%156

1960–1969

7.8%60

1950–1959

20.5%158

1940–1949

2.3%18

1939 or earlier

19%146

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.2%458

Electricity

26.4%175

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%23

Wood

0.9%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,257

Mean Household Incomei

$57,630

Per Capita Incomei

$14,832

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

628

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%20

$10K–$15K

5.9%39

$15K–$20K

3%20

$20K–$25K

4.1%27

$25K–$30K

5.6%37

$30K–$35K

13.6%90

$35K–$40K

6.3%42

$40K–$45K

3.5%23

$45K–$50K

6.6%44

$50K–$60K

10.6%70

$60K–$75K

18.3%121

$75K–$100K

10.9%72

$100K–$125K

4.2%28

$125K–$150K

2.4%16

$150K–$200K

1.1%7

$200K+

0.9%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC12 homes90% occupied$374/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,257/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

64%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

27%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

45% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

100% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

511.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

618

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

624

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

195(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.9%Insured

18.1%Uninsured