Tipton township, Indiana
Tipton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Tipton township is a geographic entity located in Cass County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,374. The land area covers 40.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,374 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.5 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 819 | ±122 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 940 | ±147 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 819 | ±122 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 121 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $134,300 | ±$16,251 |
| Median Gross Rent | $641 | ±$49 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,875 | ±$12,851 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,107 | ±$7,414 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | ±8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 238 | ±162 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 913 | ±178 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF TIPTON
GUS Population: 2,320 (2024)
ID: 163762
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
5982 S COUNTY ROAD 950 E, WALTON IN 46994-9012
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GUS Population: 37,559 (2024)
ID: 163422
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CASS CO COMMISSIONER
200 COURT PARK, STE 200, LOGANSPORT IN 46947-3171
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Tipton | PK-05 | Tipton, IN | |
| Regular School Tipton | 09-12 | Tipton, IN | |
| Regular School Tipton | 06-08 | Tipton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Logansport, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Flora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Flora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Flora, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 16.9 mi away | 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46901-6248 |
7654549840
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WALTON & TIPTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 110 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALTON, IN, 46994 |
(574) 626-2234
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Indiana University-Kokomo
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College | 17.4 mi away | 2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN, 46902-9003 |
7654532000
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LOGANSPORT-CASS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 616 EAST BROADWAY, LOGANSPORT, IN, 46947 |
(574) 753-6383
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Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 18.4 mi away | 196 East Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN, 46902-3650 |
7654534864
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GALVESTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 304 EAST JACKSON, GALVESTON, IN, 46932 |
(574) 699-6170
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PERU PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 102 EAST MAIN STREET, PERU, IN, 46970 |
(765) 473-3069
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KOKOMO-HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 220 NORTH UNION STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901 |
(765) 457-3242
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ADVENTURE II
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 305 EAST MULBERRY STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901 |
(765) 626-0856
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DISCOVERY II
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 305 EAST MULBERRY STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901 |
(765) 626-0856
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOGANSPORT CICOTT ST, IN US, located 8.8 miles from Tipton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 17.8° | 25.4° | 2.63" | 7.1" |
| February | 37.1° | 20.3° | 28.7° | 2.02" | 5.3" |
| March | 48.2° | 29.1° | 38.7° | 2.69" | 2.4" |
| April | 61.3° | 39.1° | 50.2° | 3.77" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.2° | 50.0° | 61.1° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 59.8° | 70.6° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 63.4° | 73.9° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.6° | 72.3° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 54.0° | 65.7° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 42.5° | 53.3° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 32.4° | 41.3° | 3.13" | 0.5" |
| December | 38.3° | 23.6° | 30.9° | 2.51" | 3.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onward town | Town | 2.0 mi | — |
| Walton town | Town | 2.7 mi | — |
| Anoka CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Grissom AFB CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Lincoln CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Logansport city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1801775968. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.