Quick Facts

  • The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that in 2006, out of 92 Indiana counties, Tipton County ranked first in yields per acre for corn (177 bushels / acre); first in yields per acre for wheat (85 bushels / acre); and second in yields per acre for soybean production (56 bushels / acre. 1st place was 57 bushels / acre). Additionally, Tipton County is among the top tomato producing counties in the state. These facts represent the exceptional fertility of Tipton County soils and the importance of Tipton County's agricultural empire to the food supply.

  • Tipton County is centrally located in Indiana, just 45 miles north of Indianapolis and at the crossroads of America.

  • In addition to an industrial park located along the railway system and on the edge of the city of Tipton, 80 acres directly on U.S. 31 have been set aside for a cluster of agriculturally related businesses.

  • Prairie Acres Ag Tech Park is situated within this 80 acres as a part of an overall theme of PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE agriculture and the setting will be agriculturally driven.

  • The Agricultural Technology Park is within a 180 degree radius of many major highways and is situated between two major state universities (Indiana University and Purdue University) and is also centered in the hub of Indiana ethanol production.

  • Unique amenities are available within the Prairie Acres complex to serve conferences, meetings, overnight stays, and social activities.

  • Tipton County offers an unlimited availability of the most fertile acreage in the Midwest on which to conduct crop research.

  • Companies will realize low cost of operations: Free land; tax abatements upon local government (County Council) approval; infrastructure; and possible financial help with structures.

  • A state of the art county hospital is centrally located in the city of Tipton, and an additional medical facility is being planned near the new development.

  • Tipton County was named the 14th BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE MIDWEST by Progressive Farmer Magazine and the 46nd BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE ENTIRE NATION.

Tipton County, Indiana
Created in 1844 and named for John Tipton
Veteran of the Battle of Tippecanoe

County Seat: Tipton
Largest City: Tipton (population in 2006: 5,203)
Population per Sq. Mile: 62.9 Sq. Miles: 260.4
Major Highways: U. S. 31; Indiana State Road 19; Indiana State Road 28
Time Zone: Eastern
   
 

Population Over Time
Number
Rank in State
Indiana
Yesterday (1990)
16,119
79
5,544,156
Today (2006)
16,377
80
6,313,520
Tomorrow (2010 proj.)
16,471
79
6,417,198
Percent Change 1990 to 2000
2.8%
69
9.7%
Sources: US Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

Population Estimates by Age in 2006
Number
Rank in State
Preschool (0 to 4)
1,031
78
School Age (5 to 17)
2,735
80
College Age (18 to 24)
1,414

76
Young Adult (25 to 44)
4,035
80
Older Adult (45 to 64)
4,734
77
Older (65 plus)
2,428
80
Median Age
40.9
n/a
Sources: US Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

Population Estimates by Race or Hispanic Origin in 2006
Number
Rank in State
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone
45
73
Asian Alone
69
69
Black Alone
37
83
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone
2
74
White Alone
16,130
80
Two or More Race Groups
94
84
Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race)
n/a
n/a
Non-Hispanic or Latino
16,145
80
Hispanic or Latino
232
71
Source: US Census Bureau

Household Types
Number
Rank in State
Households in 2000 (Includes detail not shown below)
6,469
79
Married With Children
1,698
77
Married Without Children
2,335
79
Single Parents
404
81
Living Alone
1,495
80
Source: US Census Bureau

Education Number Rank in State Indiana
School Enrollment (2006/2007 Total Reported) 2,892 75 1,154,826
Public 2,892 75 1,045,702
Private 0 64 109,124
High School Graduates (2004/2005) 208 70 58,702
Going on to Higher Education 180 67 48,317
4-year 130 64 36,140
2-year 26 83 7,957
Voc/tech. 24 36 4,220
Adults (25+ in 2000 Census) 11,247 80 3,893,278
with High School diploma or higher 83.7% 21 82.1%
with B.A. or higher degree 12.4% 51 19.4%
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; US Census Bureau

Income and Poverty
Number
Rank in State
Indiana
Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2005
$31,784
16
$31,173
Median Household Income in 2004
$51,512
9
$43,217
Poverty Rate in 2004
7.3%
85
11.1%
Poverty Rate among Children under 18
9.1%
86
15.7%
Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2006
52
1
n/a
Foodstamp Recipients in 2006
913
1
n/a
Free and reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2006
634
86
374,221
Sources: US Bureau of Economic Analysis; US Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department on Education

Labor Force in 2006
Number
Rank in State
Indiana
Total Resident Labor Force
8,095
80
3,271,496
Employed
7,656
80
3,108,806
Unemployed
439
79
162,690
Unemployment Rate
5.4
32
5.0
August 2007 Unemployment Rate
4.3
64
4.8
Sources: Bureau on Labor Statistics; Indiana Department on Workforce Development

Employment and Earnings by Industry in 2005 (NAICS)
Employment
Earnings ($000)
Avg. Earnings Per Job
Total by place of work
6,310
$199,702
$31,648
Wage and Salary
4,649
$142,335
$30,616
Farm Proprietors
404
$1,999
$4,948
Nonfarm Proprietors
1,257
$16,014
$12,740
Farm
522
$8,114
$15,544
Nonfarm
5,788
$191,588
$33,101
Private
4,489
$139,399
$31,053
Accomodation, Food Serv. Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements
Arts, Ent., Recreation Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements
Construction
471
$15,404
$32,705
Health Care, Social Serv. Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements
Information
40
$1,309
$32,725
Manufacturing
1,026
$53,039
$51,695
Professional, Tech. Serv.
222
$6,940
$31,261
Retail Trade
643
$16,493
$25,650
Trans., Warehousing
129
$3,121
$24,194
Wholesale Trade
232
$10,491
$45,220
Other Private (not above)
760*
$14,684*
$19,321*
Government
1,299
$52,189
$40,176
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

Assessed Property Value in 1999 (for taxes payable in 2000)
Value
Rank in State
Assessed Value by Property Class
$157,985,000
77
Commercial & Industrial
$40,226,900
77
Residential
$56,455,720
72
Agricultural
$55,255,100
58
Utilities
$6,047,280
84
Total Assessed Value Per Capita
$9,486
37
 
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