Demographics

The following demographic profile data was obtained from United States Census Department.

Population

Tipton Population	Tipton	Iowa
Total Population	3,221	3,046,355
Median Age	42.3	38.1
Households	1,394	1,221,576
Male Population	1,555	1,508,319
Female Population	1,666	1,538,036

Workforce

There are approximately 2,442 people over the age of 18 residing in Tipton and the current unemployment rate in Cedar County is 4.6%

Education

The education attainment of the population of 25 and over is as follows:
High School Graduate: 40.9%
Some college, no degree: 21.9%
Associates Degree: 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree: 15.1%
Graduate Degree: 4.6%

Housing

The total number of households in Tipton is 1,394 with the average household size being 2.25. The median home value in Tipton is $115,000.

Tipton Housing	Units
Owner Occupied	1,038
Renter Occupied	316
Vacant	91
Total Housing	1,445
Homeowner Vacancy Rate	6.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate	0.0%

Cost of Living

Tipton's cost of living is based on a US average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.

Tipton Cost of Living	Tipton, Iowa	US
Overall	89	100
Food	95	100
Health	93	100
Transportation	95	100