Demographics & People — Tipton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,111 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
| Median Age | 38.3 |
| Total Households | 1,343 |
| Family Households | 858 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0519 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,901 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,248 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 810 |
| Irish | 426 |
| Other groups | 237 |
| American | 226 |
| English | 184 |
| European | 139 |
| French (except Basque) | 92 |
| Norwegian | 76 |
| Czech | 72 |
Language
| English Only | 2,913 |
| Spanish | 41 |
| Population 5+ | 2,954 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 196 |
| Population 18+ | 2,450 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tipton, Iowa.