Tippecanoe County, IN

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Tippecanoe County Overview

186,955
TOTAL POPULATION
96,158
MALE POPULATION
90,797
FEMALE POPULATION
105.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,608
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,545
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,728
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,876
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
95,259
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tippecanoe County Area Codes

Race in Tippecanoe County

The most populous races in Tippecanoe County are White / Caucasian (145,873 | 78.0%), Hispanic or Latino (16,670 | 8.9%), and Asian (14,580 | 7.8%).
Race in Tippecanoe County
Race# Population% Population
Asian14,5807.8%
Black / African American11,2146.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific140.0%
Hispanic or Latino16,6708.9%
Native / Alaskan2300.1%
White / Caucasian145,87378.0%
Two or more Races9,3015.0%
Some other Race5,7433.1%
Total186,955100.0%

Ancestry in Tippecanoe County

The most populous ancestries reported in Tippecanoe County are German (36,494 | 19.5%), Irish (17,617 | 9.4%), English (17,422 | 9.3%), Mexican (11,599 | 6.2%), and American (7,907 | 4.2%), together accounting for 48.7% of all Tippecanoe County residents.
Ancestry in Tippecanoe County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan160.0%
African7740.4%
Albanian1040.1%
Aleut70.0%
American7,9074.2%
Apache40.0%
Arab7590.4%
Argentinean1070.1%
Armenian1980.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac710.0%
Australian670.0%
Austrian2160.1%
Belgian1640.1%
Bhutanese1,0760.6%
Blackfeet160.0%
Bolivian340.0%
Brazilian1470.1%
British1,3670.7%
British West Indian70.0%
Bulgarian90.0%
Burmese1,6390.9%
Cajun130.0%
Canadian1370.1%
Celtic300.0%
Central American1,4210.8%
Central American Indian540.0%
Cherokee4060.2%
Chilean90.0%
Chinese40.0%
Chippewa330.0%
Choctaw280.0%
Colombian3890.2%
Costa Rican500.0%
Croatian2200.1%
Cuban5770.3%
Czech7530.4%
Czechoslovakian700.0%
Danish1910.1%
Dominican590.0%
Dutch3,3061.8%
Eastern European3130.2%
Ecuadorian2470.1%
Egyptian3350.2%
English17,4229.3%
Estonian200.0%
Ethiopian720.0%
European4,2372.3%
Filipino4020.2%
Finnish1370.1%
French3,0371.6%
French American Indian220.0%
French Canadian6180.3%
German36,49419.5%
German Russian130.0%
Ghanaian1120.1%
Greek5930.3%
Guatemalan6890.4%
Guyanese790.0%
Haitian2780.2%
Honduran300.0%
Hungarian4350.2%
Icelander100.0%
Indian (Asian)4,9502.6%
Indonesian160.0%
Iranian4500.2%
Irish17,6179.4%
Iroquois140.0%
Israeli160.0%
Italian5,2652.8%
Jamaican1280.1%
Japanese470.0%
Jordanian200.0%
Kenyan1390.1%
Korean1,4590.8%
Laotian3040.2%
Latvian510.0%
Lebanese800.0%
Lithuanian3100.2%
Macedonian1350.1%
Malaysian780.0%
Maltese80.0%
Mexican11,5996.2%
Mexican American Indian1060.1%
Mongolian600.0%
Moroccan650.0%
Native Hawaiian210.0%
Nicaraguan790.0%
Nigerian4740.3%
Northern European3060.2%
Norwegian1,4430.8%
Okinawan160.0%
Pakistani6240.3%
Palestinian400.0%
Panamanian4370.2%
Pennsylvania German570.0%
Peruvian1580.1%
Polish4,9412.6%
Portuguese4060.2%
Potawatomi190.0%
Puerto Rican8850.5%
Puget Sound Salish510.0%
Romanian3120.2%
Russian5420.3%
Salvadoran1360.1%
Samoan580.0%
Scandinavian3920.2%
Scotch-Irish1,2040.6%
Scottish4,1132.2%
Serbian1640.1%
Sioux300.0%
Slavic540.0%
Slovak3710.2%
Slovene2310.1%
South African1420.1%
South American1,3540.7%
South American Indian320.0%
Spaniard2910.2%
Spanish1020.1%
Sri Lankan8390.4%
Subsaharan African1,7941.0%
Sudanese60.0%
Swedish1,9061.0%
Swiss6860.4%
Syrian310.0%
Thai5,0152.7%
Tlingit-Haida510.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian290.0%
Turkish3360.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander220.0%
Ukrainian3430.2%
Uruguayan200.0%
Venezuelan3900.2%
Vietnamese160.0%
Welsh9100.5%
West Indian130.0%
Yugoslavian570.0%
Zimbabwean570.0%
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Immigrants in Tippecanoe County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tippecanoe County came from Asia (11,956 | 6.4%), Latin America (6,552 | 3.5%), Eastern Asia (5,616 | 3.0%), Central America (4,686 | 2.5%), and South Central Asia (4,325 | 2.3%), together accounting for 17.7% of all Tippecanoe County residents.
Immigrants in Tippecanoe County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,3760.7%
Albania330.0%
Argentina760.0%
Armenia220.0%
Asia11,9566.4%
Australia920.1%
Austria30.0%
Bangladesh900.1%
Belarus50.0%
Bolivia340.0%
Brazil1800.1%
Cambodia150.0%
Canada3470.2%
Caribbean4850.3%
Central America4,6862.5%
Chile170.0%
China4,0892.2%
Colombia3780.2%
Costa Rica410.0%
Croatia40.0%
Cuba1250.1%
Czechoslovakia180.0%
Dominican Republic490.0%
Eastern Africa2610.1%
Eastern Asia5,6163.0%
Eastern Europe7610.4%
Ecuador2270.1%
Egypt2340.1%
El Salvador640.0%
England270.0%
Ethiopia100.0%
Europe1,6590.9%
France190.0%
Germany1320.1%
Ghana570.0%
Greece430.0%
Guatemala5330.3%
Haiti2390.1%
Honduras430.0%
Hong Kong510.0%
India3,5251.9%
Indonesia2290.1%
Iran2910.2%
Ireland250.0%
Israel80.0%
Italy1320.1%
Jamaica350.0%
Japan5510.3%
Kazakhstan80.0%
Kenya1730.1%
Korea9760.5%
Kuwait520.0%
Laos760.0%
Latin America6,5523.5%
Latvia510.0%
Lebanon270.0%
Lithuania400.0%
Malaysia1190.1%
Mexico3,7002.0%
Morocco100.0%
Nepal600.0%
Netherlands470.0%
Nicaragua460.0%
Nigeria4120.2%
Northern Africa2440.1%
Northern Europe4000.2%
Oceania1090.1%
Pakistan2470.1%
Panama2590.1%
Peru1150.1%
Philippines2730.2%
Poland810.0%
Portugal200.0%
Romania1630.1%
Russia2980.2%
Saudi Arabia1530.1%
Scotland540.0%
Serbia260.0%
Singapore310.0%
South Africa2220.1%
South America1,3810.7%
South Central Asia4,3252.3%
South Eastern Asia1,3600.7%
Southern Europe2120.1%
Spain170.0%
Sri Lanka480.0%
Sweden380.0%
Switzerland850.1%
Syria170.0%
Taiwan5000.3%
Thailand3100.2%
Trinidad and Tobago370.0%
Turkey2910.2%
Ukraine420.0%
Venezuela3540.2%
Vietnam2870.2%
Western Africa6040.3%
Western Asia6550.4%
Western Europe2860.2%
Zimbabwe670.0%
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Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County

Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County

The most populous age groups in Tippecanoe County are 20 to 24 Years (18,063 | 18.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (13,575 | 14.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,285 (5.5%)5,073 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years5,031 (5.2%)4,902 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years5,695 (5.9%)5,461 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years10,687 (11.1%)9,498 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years18,063 (18.8%)13,575 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Years7,707 (8.0%)6,768 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years6,118 (6.4%)5,598 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years5,100 (5.3%)5,083 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years5,102 (5.3%)4,761 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years4,541 (4.7%)4,365 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years4,410 (4.6%)4,404 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years3,951 (4.1%)4,214 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years4,745 (4.9%)4,793 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years3,615 (3.8%)3,739 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years2,460 (2.6%)3,273 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years1,587 (1.7%)2,027 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years867 (0.9%)1,374 (1.5%)
85 Years and over1,194 (1.2%)1,889 (2.1%)
Total96,158 (100.0%)90,797 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tippecanoe County

Median Family Size in Tippecanoe County

The median family size in Tippecanoe County is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (29,730 | 75.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,891 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tippecanoe County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple29,730 (75.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father2,891 (7.4%)2.48
Single Female/Mother6,553 (16.7%)2.85
Total Families39,174 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Tippecanoe County

The median household size in Tippecanoe County is 2.33 persons per household, with married-couple households (29,730 | 40.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.12 persons per household. non-family households (34,153 | 46.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.44 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tippecanoe County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple29,730 (40.5%)3.12
Single Male/Father2,891 (3.9%)2.98
Single Female/Mother6,553 (8.9%)3.07
Non-family34,153 (46.6%)1.44
Total Households73,327 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tippecanoe County

Out of a total of 73,327 households in Tippecanoe County, 39,174 (53.4%) are family households, while 34,153 (46.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 17,907, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 23,902.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tippecanoe County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-23,902 (32.6%)
2-Person Households17,907 (24.4%)6,899 (9.4%)
3-Person Households8,492 (11.6%)2,190 (3.0%)
4-Person Households7,315 (10.0%)926 (1.3%)
5-Person Households3,348 (4.6%)164 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,499 (2.0%)38 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households613 (0.8%)34 (0.1%)
Total39,174 (53.4%)34,153 (46.6%)

Female Fertility in Tippecanoe County

Fertility by Age in Tippecanoe County

Average fertility rate in Tippecanoe County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years27 (1.2%)3.0
20 to 34 years2,043 (89.0%)79.0
35 to 50 years225 (9.8%)15.0
Total2,295 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tippecanoe County

58.1% of women with births (2,295) in Tippecanoe County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,138 (55.7%)905 (44.3%)
35 to 50 years195 (86.7%)30 (13.3%)
Total1,333 (58.1%)962 (41.9%)

Fertility by Education in Tippecanoe County

Average fertility rate in Tippecanoe County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tippecanoe County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School218 (9.5%)39.0
High School Diploma581 (25.3%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree790 (34.4%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree300 (13.1%)29.0
Graduate Degree406 (17.7%)72.0
Total2,295 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tippecanoe County

41.9% of women with births in Tippecanoe County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 83.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tippecanoe County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School36 (16.5%)182 (83.5%)
High School Diploma426 (73.3%)155 (26.7%)
College or Associate's Degree201 (25.4%)589 (74.6%)
Bachelor's Degree264 (88.0%)36 (12.0%)
Graduate Degree406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,333 (58.1%)962 (41.9%)

Income in Tippecanoe County

Income Overview in Tippecanoe County

Per Capita Income in Tippecanoe County is $30,608, while median incomes of families and households are $81,545 and $55,728 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income186,955$30,608
Median Family Income39,174$81,545
Mean Family Income39,174$101,022
Median Household Income73,327$55,728
Mean Household Income73,327$76,830
Income Deficit39,174$10,876
Wage / Income Gap (%)186,95528.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)186,95571.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index186,9550.48

Earnings by Sex in Tippecanoe County

Average Earnings in Tippecanoe County are $30,471, $35,338 for men and $25,198 for women, a difference of 28.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Tippecanoe County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male59,414 (54.8%)$35,338
Female48,917 (45.2%)$25,198
Total108,331 (100.0%)$30,471

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tippecanoe County

The most common earnings brackets in Tippecanoe County are $100,000+ for men (6,516 | 11.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (4,458 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tippecanoe County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,153 (7.0%)4,458 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,519 (5.9%)3,490 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,925 (4.9%)2,803 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,282 (3.8%)2,498 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,953 (3.3%)2,233 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,309 (2.2%)2,393 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,338 (2.2%)1,867 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,112 (1.9%)1,366 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,797 (3.0%)1,464 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,815 (3.0%)1,761 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,806 (6.4%)3,302 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,494 (5.9%)3,240 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,611 (4.4%)2,830 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,322 (5.6%)2,533 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,695 (4.5%)2,025 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,087 (3.5%)1,936 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,145 (7.0%)2,667 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,652 (6.1%)1,519 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,883 (8.2%)2,268 (4.6%)
$100,000+6,516 (11.0%)2,264 (4.6%)
Total59,414 (100.0%)48,917 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tippecanoe County

Average earnings in Tippecanoe County are $50,378 for men and $36,887 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,185, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,306. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,660, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,412.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tippecanoe County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,306$21,412
High School Diploma$43,038$32,041
College or Associate's Degree$53,030$33,379
Bachelor's Degree$58,537$44,080
Graduate Degree$75,185$56,660
Total$50,378$36,887

Family Income in Tippecanoe County

Family Income Brackets in Tippecanoe County

According to the Tippecanoe County family income data, there are 8,697 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 940 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tippecanoe County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009402.4%
$10,000 to $14,9999792.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4493.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8217.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994,27010.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997,44319.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996,07215.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998,69722.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,4088.7%
$200,000+3,1348.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tippecanoe County

4-person families (6,671 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Tippecanoe County with $96,278 per family, while 2-person families (19,532 | 49.9%) have the highest median income of $38,697 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tippecanoe County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families19,532 (49.9%)$77,394
3-Person Families8,042 (20.5%)$80,449
4-Person Families6,671 (17.0%)$96,278
5-Person Families3,061 (7.8%)$91,122
6-Person Families1,294 (3.3%)$90,102
7+ Person Families574 (1.5%)$0
Total39,174 (100.0%)$81,545

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tippecanoe County

The median family income in Tippecanoe County is $81,545, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,091) having the highest median family income of $122,538, while families with no earners (5,000) have the lowest median family income of $50,617, accounting for 7.9% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tippecanoe County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,000 (12.8%)$50,617
1 Earner12,613 (32.2%)$53,185
2 Earners18,470 (47.1%)$101,828
3+ Earners3,091 (7.9%)$122,538
Total39,174 (100.0%)$81,545

Household Income in Tippecanoe County

Household Income Brackets in Tippecanoe County

With 12,759 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Tippecanoe County, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3,226 households (4.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tippecanoe County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,3798.7%
$10,000 to $14,9993,2264.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996,4538.8%
$25,000 to $34,9997,99310.9%
$35,000 to $49,9998,87312.1%
$50,000 to $74,99912,75917.4%
$75,000 to $99,9998,94612.2%
$100,000 to $149,99910,92614.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994,1065.6%
$200,000+3,6665.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tippecanoe County

The median household income in Tippecanoe County is $55,728, with the highest median household income of $81,944 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 21,174 households (28.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,948, with 13,053 households (17.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tippecanoe County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,053 (17.8%)$21,948
25 to 44 Years25,508 (34.8%)$62,348
45 to 64 Years21,174 (28.9%)$81,944
65+ Years13,592 (18.5%)$51,646
Total73,327 (100.0%)$55,728

Poverty in Tippecanoe County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Tippecanoe County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,131 males (51.0%) and 6,802 females (49.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,178 (22.7%)950 (19.1%)
5 Years87 (10.4%)68 (7.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,157 (18.0%)959 (16.0%)
12 to 14 Years300 (9.2%)405 (12.6%)
15 Years231 (23.5%)204 (18.1%)
16 and 17 Years251 (11.3%)286 (15.0%)
18 to 24 Years9,131 (51.0%)6,802 (49.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,991 (14.7%)2,153 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years640 (6.4%)995 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years813 (9.1%)824 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years760 (8.8%)1,070 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years239 (4.0%)405 (5.9%)
75 Years and over225 (6.4%)564 (11.8%)
Total17,003 (19.4%)15,685 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County

According to the poverty statistics in Tippecanoe County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.0% of males and 94.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,019 (77.3%)4,028 (80.9%)
5 Years747 (89.6%)878 (92.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,264 (82.0%)5,018 (84.0%)
12 to 14 Years2,949 (90.8%)2,820 (87.4%)
15 Years750 (76.4%)922 (81.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,971 (88.7%)1,623 (85.0%)
18 to 24 Years8,777 (49.0%)6,913 (50.4%)
25 to 34 Years11,562 (85.3%)10,084 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years9,404 (93.6%)8,782 (89.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,113 (90.9%)7,940 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,880 (91.2%)7,906 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,735 (96.0%)6,443 (94.1%)
75 Years and over3,282 (93.6%)4,200 (88.2%)
Total70,453 (80.6%)67,557 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tippecanoe County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tippecanoe County show that 4.1% or 1,225 of the total 29,730 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 81.0%, comprising of 268 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 419 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tippecanoe County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16,444 (97.5%)419 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children9,064 (96.5%)334 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children2,934 (93.5%)204 (6.5%)
5 or more Children63 (19.0%)268 (81.0%)
Total28,505 (95.9%)1,225 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tippecanoe County

According to the poverty data in Tippecanoe County, 14.8% or 428 single-father households and 26.7% or 1,747 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 285 households (17.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tippecanoe County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children121 (11.0%)312 (13.8%)
1 or 2 Children285 (17.7%)765 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children22 (12.5%)651 (63.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total428 (14.8%)1,747 (26.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tippecanoe County

The poverty data for Tippecanoe County shows that 1,225 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 2,175 of the single-parent households (23.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 268 households (81.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (65.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tippecanoe County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children419 (2.5%)433 (12.9%)
1 or 2 Children334 (3.5%)1,050 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children204 (6.5%)673 (55.8%)
5 or more Children268 (81.0%)19 (65.5%)
Total1,225 (4.1%)2,175 (23.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Tippecanoe County

Employment by Class of Employer in Tippecanoe County

Among the 88,935 employed individuals in Tippecanoe County, private company employees (57,857 | 65.1%), state government employees (11,469 | 12.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (8,375 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tippecanoe County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57,85765.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,3242.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,3713.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,3759.4%
Local Government Employees4,4365.0%
State Government Employees11,46912.9%
Federal Government Employees9521.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1510.2%
Total88,935100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tippecanoe County

According to the labor force statistics for Tippecanoe County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (153,396), 62.1% or 95,259 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 3,429 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.9% or 15,221 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.0% or 690 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,904 (38.2%)690 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Years18,793 (59.4%)771 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years11,783 (81.4%)342 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years9,912 (84.6%)496 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years16,819 (83.9%)353 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years15,221 (85.9%)335 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years6,263 (76.7%)219 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years5,751 (60.3%)127 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,232 (24.7%)68 (2.1%)
75 Years and over635 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total95,259 (62.1%)3,429 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tippecanoe County

According to labor force statistics for Tippecanoe County, 80.5% of individuals (65,736) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (81,660) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 1,841 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 29,416 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 287 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tippecanoe County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,104 (64.7%)444 (7.0%)
High School Diploma14,791 (75.2%)688 (3.5%)
College / Associate Degree17,452 (80.5%)694 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29,416 (86.6%)577 (1.7%)
Total65,736 (80.5%)2,286 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tippecanoe County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tippecanoe County are Community & Social Service (14,659 | 16.0%), Education Instruction & Library (11,370 | 12.4%), Management (7,724 | 8.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,525 | 8.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,172 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tippecanoe County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tippecanoe County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.5%), Computers & Mathematics (76.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.3%), and Legal Services & Support (79.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tippecanoe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,805 (62.2%)2,919 (37.8%)
Business & Financial2,350 (60.0%)1,569 (40.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,652 (75.1%)1,873 (24.9%)
Computers & Mathematics1,991 (76.1%)626 (23.9%)
Architecture & Engineering2,328 (83.5%)460 (16.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,333 (62.9%)787 (37.1%)
Community & Social Service 7,046 (48.1%)7,613 (51.9%)
Education, Arts & Media552 (41.8%)769 (58.2%)
Legal Services & Support81 (20.8%)308 (79.2%)
Education Instruction & Library5,568 (49.0%)5,802 (51.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment845 (53.5%)734 (46.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,070 (20.7%)4,102 (79.3%)
Health Technologists675 (20.2%)2,664 (79.8%)
Total (Category)20,923 (53.6%)18,076 (46.4%)
Total (Overall)50,583 (55.1%)41,225 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tippecanoe County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,248 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,087 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (2,512 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (2,500 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (1,249 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Tippecanoe County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tippecanoe County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (65.8%), and Security & Protection (62.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.4%), Personal Care & Service (69.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tippecanoe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support267 (10.6%)2,245 (89.4%)
Security & Protection777 (62.2%)472 (37.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention462 (54.5%)386 (45.5%)
Law Enforcement315 (78.5%)86 (21.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,716 (43.5%)3,532 (56.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,031 (65.8%)1,056 (34.2%)
Personal Care & Service752 (30.1%)1,748 (69.9%)
Total (Category)6,543 (41.9%)9,053 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)50,583 (55.1%)41,225 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tippecanoe County are Office & Administration (8,994 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (6,758 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tippecanoe County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tippecanoe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,511 (51.9%)3,247 (48.0%)
Office & Administration2,497 (27.8%)6,497 (72.2%)
Total (Category)6,008 (38.1%)9,744 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)50,583 (55.1%)41,225 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tippecanoe County are Construction & Extraction (3,063 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,396 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (232 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tippecanoe County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tippecanoe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry136 (58.6%)96 (41.4%)
Construction & Extraction3,001 (98.0%)62 (2.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,217 (92.5%)179 (7.5%)
Total (Category)5,354 (94.1%)337 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)50,583 (55.1%)41,225 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tippecanoe County are Production (10,032 | 10.9%), Material Moving (3,500 | 3.8%), and Transportation (2,238 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tippecanoe County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tippecanoe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,586 (75.6%)2,446 (24.4%)
Transportation1,729 (77.3%)509 (22.7%)
Material Moving2,440 (69.7%)1,060 (30.3%)
Total (Category)11,755 (74.5%)4,015 (25.5%)
Total (Overall)50,583 (55.1%)41,225 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tippecanoe County

Employment Industries in Tippecanoe County

The major employment industries in Tippecanoe County include Educational Services (20,601 | 22.4%), Manufacturing (17,027 | 18.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,752 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (8,957 | 9.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,799 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Tippecanoe County

Employment Industries by Sex in Tippecanoe County

The Tippecanoe County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (94.1%), and Wholesale Trade (82.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (74.2%), and Finance & Insurance (55.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tippecanoe County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting517 (73.9%)183 (26.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (25.8%)49 (74.2%)
Construction4,106 (94.1%)256 (5.9%)
Manufacturing12,603 (74.0%)4,424 (26.0%)
Wholesale Trade1,102 (82.8%)229 (17.2%)
Retail Trade4,605 (51.4%)4,352 (48.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,970 (74.5%)673 (25.5%)
Utilities291 (75.6%)94 (24.4%)
Information406 (54.0%)346 (46.0%)
Finance & Insurance1,023 (44.2%)1,294 (55.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing524 (57.9%)381 (42.1%)
Professional & Scientific2,836 (63.1%)1,656 (36.9%)
Enterprise Management9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,725 (60.5%)1,125 (39.5%)
Educational Services9,620 (46.7%)10,981 (53.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,831 (18.8%)7,921 (81.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation578 (48.9%)603 (51.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,804 (48.8%)3,995 (51.2%)
Public Administration1,061 (53.7%)915 (46.3%)
Total50,583 (55.1%)41,225 (44.9%)

Education in Tippecanoe County

School Enrollment in Tippecanoe County

The most common levels of schooling among the 71,446 students in Tippecanoe County are college / undergraduate (33,018 | 46.2%), graduate / professional (9,481 | 13.3%), and middle school (8,889 | 12.4%).
School Enrollment in Tippecanoe County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,1343.0%
Kindergarten1,8732.6%
Elementary School7,84611.0%
Middle School8,88912.4%
High School8,20511.5%
College / Undergraduate33,01846.2%
Graduate / Professional9,48113.3%
Total71,446100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tippecanoe County

Out of a total of 71,446 students who are enrolled in schools in Tippecanoe County, 6,001 (8.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 65,445 (91.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 845 (51.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,144 (98.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds794 (48.4%)845 (51.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,640 (83.4%)1,516 (16.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,634 (87.9%)1,324 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,488 (87.5%)786 (12.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12,144 (98.0%)251 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21,480 (97.1%)644 (2.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,306 (97.5%)163 (2.5%)
35 Years and over1,961 (80.7%)470 (19.3%)
Total65,445 (91.6%)6,001 (8.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tippecanoe County

Business (5,837 | 13.3%), science & technology (5,452 | 12.4%), engineering (5,355 | 12.2%), education (5,262 | 12.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (4,537 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 43,816 individuals in Tippecanoe County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tippecanoe County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,3595.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,53710.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2185.1%
Psychology1,6663.8%
Social Sciences1,8384.2%
Engineering5,35512.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies5841.3%
Science & Technology5,45212.4%
Business5,83713.3%
Education5,26212.0%
Literature & Languages1,6413.7%
Liberal Arts & History2,1755.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2442.8%
Communications1,4003.2%
Arts & Humanities2,2485.1%
Total43,816100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tippecanoe County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tippecanoe County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tippecanoe County are males with 2 vehicles (21,021, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,535, making up 55.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tippecanoe County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,107 (4.4%)1,045 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle11,114 (23.5%)10,176 (27.0%)
2 Vehicles21,021 (44.4%)15,535 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles7,965 (16.8%)6,510 (17.2%)
4 Vehicles3,390 (7.2%)3,512 (9.3%)
5 or more Vehicles1,744 (3.7%)954 (2.5%)
Total47,341 (100.0%)37,732 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tippecanoe County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tippecanoe County are 15 to 19 minutes (21,677 commuters, 26.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (20,662 commuters, 25.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (11,470 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Tippecanoe County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,8652.3%
5 to 9 Minutes11,47014.1%
10 to 14 Minutes20,66225.4%
15 to 19 Minutes21,67726.6%
20 to 24 Minutes10,92713.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3,8244.7%
30 to 34 Minutes4,6085.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0071.2%
40 to 44 Minutes9411.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,8292.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,9052.3%
90 or more Minutes7931.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Tippecanoe County

The most common commute times in Tippecanoe County are 10 to 14 minutes (11,905 commuters, 26.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,796 commuters, 27.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tippecanoe County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes992 (2.2%)873 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,103 (13.4%)5,367 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,905 (26.1%)8,757 (24.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,881 (26.0%)9,796 (27.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,944 (13.0%)4,983 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,163 (4.7%)1,661 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,844 (6.2%)1,764 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes593 (1.3%)414 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes549 (1.2%)392 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes983 (2.1%)846 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,139 (2.5%)766 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes563 (1.2%)230 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tippecanoe County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tippecanoe County are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (5,316, 11.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,135, 17.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tippecanoe County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,152 (4.7%)907 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,793 (3.9%)521 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,630 (5.8%)1,317 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,749 (8.2%)1,228 (3.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,992 (8.7%)2,229 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,202 (11.4%)5,286 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,986 (10.9%)6,135 (17.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,590 (10.1%)3,862 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,844 (6.2%)2,331 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,043 (6.7%)3,397 (9.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,524 (3.3%)1,183 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM515 (1.1%)696 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,316 (11.6%)3,844 (10.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,323 (7.3%)2,913 (8.1%)
Total45,659 (100.0%)35,849 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tippecanoe County

Occupancy by Ownership in Tippecanoe County

Of the total 73,327 dwellings in Tippecanoe County, owner-occupied units account for 38,817 (52.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 34,510 (47.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tippecanoe County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units38,81752.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34,51047.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units73,327100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tippecanoe County

Occupancy by Household Size in Tippecanoe County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23,90232.6%
2-Person Household24,80633.8%
3-Person Household10,68214.6%
4+ Person Household13,93719.0%
Total Housing Units73,327100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tippecanoe County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tippecanoe County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9,016 (37.7%)14,886 (62.3%)
2-Person Household14,717 (59.3%)10,089 (40.7%)
3-Person Household6,011 (56.3%)4,671 (43.7%)
4+ Person Household9,073 (65.1%)4,864 (34.9%)
Total Housing Units38,817 (52.9%)34,510 (47.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tippecanoe County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tippecanoe County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,819 (46.4%)2,104 (53.6%)
High School Diploma9,740 (52.1%)8,949 (47.9%)
College/Associate Degree10,757 (46.9%)12,203 (53.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,501 (59.5%)11,254 (40.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tippecanoe County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tippecanoe County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26,93336.7%
35 to 44 Years11,62815.9%
45 to 54 Years10,05413.7%
55 to 64 Years11,12015.2%
65 to 74 Years7,96110.9%
75 to 84 Years3,7775.1%
85 Years and Over1,8542.5%
Total73,327100.0%

Housing Finances in Tippecanoe County

Median Income by Occupancy in Tippecanoe County

Median Income by Occupancy in Tippecanoe County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied38,817 (52.9%)$85,301
Renter-Occupied34,510 (47.1%)$33,481
Average73,327 (100.0%)$55,728

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tippecanoe County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tippecanoe County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000412 (1.1%)3,845 (11.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999360 (0.9%)1,753 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999691 (1.8%)2,551 (7.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999806 (2.1%)1,775 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999921 (2.4%)2,973 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,948 (7.6%)5,033 (14.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,151 (8.1%)5,711 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,261 (18.7%)5,483 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,215 (16.0%)2,751 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,807 (22.7%)2,125 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more7,245 (18.7%)510 (1.5%)
Total38,817 (100.0%)34,510 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tippecanoe County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tippecanoe County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,107 (5.4%)307 (0.9%)
$300 to $4995,483 (14.1%)1,009 (2.9%)
$500 to $7997,216 (18.6%)6,142 (17.8%)
$800 to $9994,841 (12.5%)8,395 (24.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,946 (25.6%)13,039 (37.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,507 (14.2%)3,026 (8.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,213 (5.7%)869 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999914 (2.4%)193 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more590 (1.5%)218 (0.6%)
Total38,817 (100.0%)34,510 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tippecanoe County

Housing Structures in Tippecanoe County

Housing Structures in Tippecanoe County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached44,04760.1%
Single Unit, Attached2,1933.0%
2 Unit Apartments3,1224.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,5314.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,1038.3%
10 or more Apartments12,10216.5%
Mobile Home / Other2,2293.0%
Total73,327100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tippecanoe County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tippecanoe County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached36,132 (82.0%)7,915 (18.0%)
Single Unit, Attached867 (39.5%)1,326 (60.5%)
2 Unit Apartments71 (2.3%)3,051 (97.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments145 (4.1%)3,386 (95.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments42 (0.7%)6,061 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments134 (1.1%)11,968 (98.9%)
Mobile Home / Other1,426 (64.0%)803 (36.0%)
Total38,817 (52.9%)34,510 (47.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tippecanoe County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tippecanoe County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room21 (0.1%)1,720 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms370 (0.9%)8,834 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,667 (22.3%)15,531 (45.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,737 (40.5%)6,513 (18.9%)
8 or more Rooms14,022 (36.1%)1,912 (5.5%)
Total38,817 (100.0%)34,510 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tippecanoe County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tippecanoe County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas27,095 (69.8%)13,930 (40.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,617 (11.9%)871 (2.5%)
Electricity6,623 (17.1%)19,384 (56.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene28 (0.1%)14 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)7 (0.0%)
All other Fuels286 (0.7%)138 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used168 (0.4%)166 (0.5%)
Total38,817 (100.0%)34,510 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tippecanoe County

Household Vehicle Usage in Tippecanoe County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle836 (2.1%)5,493 (15.9%)
1 Vehicle10,132 (26.1%)16,449 (47.7%)
2 Vehicles17,734 (45.7%)9,052 (26.2%)
3 or more Vehicles10,115 (26.1%)3,516 (10.2%)
Total38,817 (100.0%)34,510 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tippecanoe County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tippecanoe County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,79126,026
Median Property Value$187,300$204,500
Median Household Income$69,860$5,340
Monthly Housing Costs$460$583
Real Estate Taxes$1,231$560

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tippecanoe County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tippecanoe County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,049 (8.2%)748 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,694 (13.2%)1,961 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,942 (54.3%)16,881 (64.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,123 (16.6%)5,155 (19.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999675 (5.3%)962 (3.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999156 (1.2%)275 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more152 (1.2%)44 (0.2%)
Total12,791 (100.0%)26,026 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tippecanoe County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tippecanoe County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000535 (4.2%)459 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,277 (10.0%)237 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,313 (10.3%)1,141 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,140 (8.9%)1,635 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,745 (21.5%)2,011 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,709 (13.4%)4,516 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,167 (16.9%)4,506 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more1,905 (14.9%)6,640 (25.5%)
Total12,791 (100.0%)26,026 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tippecanoe County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tippecanoe County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,980 (38.9%)93,711 (360.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,564 (20.1%)11,004 (42.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,551 (12.1%)7,219 (27.7%)
4.0x or more3,588 (28.1%)3,324 (12.8%)
Total12,791 (100.0%)26,026 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tippecanoe County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tippecanoe County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,819 (29.9%)23 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4993,631 (28.4%)6,867 (26.4%)
$800 to $1,4994,898 (38.3%)8,127 (31.2%)
Total12,791 (100.0%)26,026 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tippecanoe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tippecanoe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,824 (97.2%)341 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years30,854 (96.4%)1,143 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years39,621 (93.5%)2,751 (6.5%)
26 to 34 Years20,520 (91.2%)1,978 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years17,648 (88.8%)2,230 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years15,956 (90.2%)1,727 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years16,453 (93.4%)1,161 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,773 (99.6%)49 (0.4%)
75 Years and older8,271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total173,920 (93.9%)11,380 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tippecanoe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tippecanoe County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,824 (97.2%)341 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30,854 (96.4%)1,143 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39,621 (93.5%)2,751 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tippecanoe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tippecanoe County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00025,430 (94.4%)1,505 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99930,505 (89.2%)3,685 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,308 (92.1%)2,427 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,313 (93.7%)1,498 (6.3%)
$100,000 and over53,233 (96.9%)1,734 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tippecanoe County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,237 (34.8%)8,049 (66.2%)
6 to 18 Years8,254 (25.8%)24,252 (75.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,728 (6.4%)37,262 (87.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,715 (12.1%)18,313 (81.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,600 (13.1%)15,493 (77.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,138 (12.1%)14,204 (80.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,751 (21.3%)13,602 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years12,089 (94.3%)6,942 (54.1%)
75 Years and over8,258 (99.8%)4,784 (57.8%)
Total46,770 (25.2%)142,901 (77.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tippecanoe County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tippecanoe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.4%)51 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years704 (5.0%)359 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,204 (5.7%)1,453 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,062 (11.1%)3,228 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,082 (18.1%)1,714 (25.0%)
75 Years and over1,555 (44.3%)2,062 (43.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tippecanoe County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tippecanoe County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years116 (0.8%)30 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years212 (0.5%)87 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years812 (2.9%)554 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years477 (8.0%)701 (10.2%)
75 Years and over670 (19.1%)641 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tippecanoe County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)51 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.3%)103 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years195 (0.5%)278 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years417 (1.5%)496 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years96 (1.6%)433 (6.3%)
75 Years and over340 (9.7%)324 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tippecanoe County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years610 (4.4%)226 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,440 (3.7%)1,144 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,136 (4.1%)1,358 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years194 (3.3%)303 (4.4%)
75 Years and over259 (7.4%)493 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tippecanoe County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (0.1%)27 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years97 (0.3%)115 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,264 (4.6%)1,857 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years502 (8.4%)1,011 (14.8%)
75 Years and over883 (25.2%)1,271 (26.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tippecanoe County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years80 (0.6%)67 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years143 (0.4%)50 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years221 (0.8%)525 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years173 (2.9%)189 (2.8%)
75 Years and over380 (10.8%)502 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Tippecanoe County

Computing Device Access in Tippecanoe County

Computing Device Access in Tippecanoe County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop55,11075.2%
Smartphone67,64592.2%
Tablet46,16262.9%
No Computing Device2,8003.8%
Total73,327100.0%

Internet Access in Tippecanoe County

Internet Access in Tippecanoe County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet440.1%
Broadband Home47,12064.3%
Cellular Data Only15,42521.0%
Satellite Internet3,2904.5%
No Internet8,61211.7%
Total73,327100.0%

Tippecanoe County Summary

Tippecanoe County, Indiana is located in the west-central part of the state, and is part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by White, Carroll, Clinton, Warren, Fountain, Montgomery, and Benton counties. The county seat is Lafayette, and the county was named for the Battle of Tippecanoe, which was fought in the area in 1811.

History

Tippecanoe County was formed in 1826 from parts of White, Carroll, and Warren counties. The county was named for the Battle of Tippecanoe, which was fought in the area in 1811. The battle was between the United States and a confederation of Native American tribes led by Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet. The battle was a victory for the United States, and it helped to secure the area for white settlement.
The first settlers in the area were French fur traders, who established trading posts in the area in the late 1700s. The first permanent settlers arrived in the early 1800s, and the county was officially organized in 1826.
The county grew rapidly in the mid-1800s, and by 1860, the population had reached nearly 20,000. The county was an important center of the Underground Railroad, and many escaped slaves found refuge in the area.
During the Civil War, Tippecanoe County was a major center of Union support. The county was home to several Union regiments, and the Battle of Shiloh Church was fought in the county in 1862.

Geography

Tippecanoe County is located in the west-central part of Indiana, and is bordered by White, Carroll, Clinton, Warren, Fountain, Montgomery, and Benton counties. The county covers an area of 545 square miles, and is home to a population of over 170,000 people.
The county is located in the Tippecanoe River Valley, and is part of the Wabash River watershed. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the northern part of the county, and is 890 feet above sea level.
The county is home to several state parks, including Prophetstown State Park, Tippecanoe River State Park, and Ouabache State Park. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Freeman, Lake Shafer, and Lake Wawasee.

Economy

Tippecanoe County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including Purdue University, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, and Wabash National Corporation.
The county is also home to several smaller employers, including several small manufacturing companies, agricultural businesses, and service-based businesses. The county is also home to several retail businesses, including several large shopping malls and several smaller retail stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Tippecanoe County had a population of 172,780. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.3 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 6.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 8.2% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tippecanoe County?
Total Population of Tippecanoe County is 186,955.
What is the Total Male Population of Tippecanoe County?
Total Male Population of Tippecanoe County is 96,158.
What is the Total Female Population of Tippecanoe County?
Total Female Population of Tippecanoe County is 90,797.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tippecanoe County?
There are 105.90 Males per 100 Females in Tippecanoe County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tippecanoe County?
There are 94.42 Females per 100 Males in Tippecanoe County.
What is the Median Population Age in Tippecanoe County?
Median Population Age in Tippecanoe County is 28.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tippecanoe County
Average Family Size in Tippecanoe County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tippecanoe County
Average Household Size in Tippecanoe County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tippecanoe County?
Per Capita income in Tippecanoe County is $30,608.
What is the Median Family Income in Tippecanoe County?
Median Family Income in Tippecanoe County is $81,545.
What is the Median Household income in Tippecanoe County?
Median Household Income in Tippecanoe County is $55,728.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tippecanoe County?
Income or Wage Gap in Tippecanoe County is 28.7%.
Women in Tippecanoe County earn 71.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tippecanoe County?
Family Income Deficit in Tippecanoe County is $10,876.
Families that are below poverty line in Tippecanoe County earn $10,876 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tippecanoe County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tippecanoe County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tippecanoe County?
There are 95,259 People in the Labor Forcein in Tippecanoe County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tippecanoe County?
62.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Tippecanoe County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tippecanoe County?
Unemployment Rate in Tippecanoe County is 3.6%.