Tipton, Iowa
Tipton, Iowa | ||
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FIPS code 19-78285 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0462257 | |
Website | www |
Tipton (
History
Tipton was platted within Center Township in 1840 and was named for General John Tipton, a personal friend of the founder, Henry W. Higgins.[5] The city was incorporated on January 27, 1857.[6]
Geography
Tipton is located at 41°46′14″N 91°7′45″W / 41.77056°N 91.12917°W (41.770530, -91.129061).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1850 | 252 | — |
1860 | 1,190 | +372.2% |
1870 | 1,246 | +4.7% |
1880 | 1,299 | +4.3% |
1890 | 1,599 | +23.1% |
1900 | 2,513 | +57.2% |
1910 | 2,048 | −18.5% |
1920 | 2,142 | +4.6% |
1930 | 2,145 | +0.1% |
1940 | 2,518 | +17.4% |
1950 | 2,633 | +4.6% |
1960 | 2,862 | +8.7% |
1970 | 2,877 | +0.5% |
1980 | 3,055 | +6.2% |
1990 | 2,998 | −1.9% |
2000 | 3,155 | +5.2% |
2010 | 3,221 | +2.1% |
2020 | 3,149 | −2.2% |
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. Source: |
2000 census
At the
Of the 1,334 households 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.1% of households were one person and 16.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.
23.6% are under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median household income was $36,778 and the median family income was $45,698. Males had a median income of $34,464 versus $21,596 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,494. About 2.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the
2010 census
At the
Of the 1,394 households 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.4% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age was 42.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
2020 census
At the 2020 census there were 3,149 people, 1,246 households, and 837 families living in the city. the population density was 1,556.6 inhabitants per square mile (601.0/km2). there were 1,409 housing units.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Tipton is served by two highways: Iowa 38 (which runs north and south through town) and Iowa 130 (which enters Tipton from the east, meets Iowa 38 in the business district, and then runs north in conjunction).
While Tipton is no longer served by any railroads, it was served by two railroads in the past. The
Education
The Tipton Community School District operates local public schools split into 2 separate buildings, one teaching PK-8th and the other teaching 9th-12th. The district is home to roughly 977 students and 144 staff.[12]
Notable people
- George Crawford Britton, South Dakota and Washington state politician
- Dick Dickinson, actor.
- William M. Furnish, paleontologist.
- Bertha Lum, who pioneered the use of Japanese art techniques in the U.S.
- Gus Monckmeier, racing car driver.
- Daria O'Neill, radio and television personality.
See also
References
- ^ "The City of Tipton, Iowa". The City of Tipton, Iowa. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ The History of Cedar County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, etc. Western Historical Company. 1878. p. 463.
- ^ "Tipton, Iowa". City-Data.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Tipton Comm School District". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
External links
- The City of Tipton, Iowa Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Tipton