Tippecanoe County, IN

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2021 Population

185,961

3.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.5

0.352% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

2.17% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,468

2.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$169,500

5.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

92,409

2.79% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Tippecanoe County, IN had a population of 186k people with a median age of 28.5 and a median household income of $53,468. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tippecanoe County, IN declined from 193,302 to 185,961, a −3.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,926 to $53,468, a 2.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tippecanoe County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.57%), White (Hispanic) (4.81%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%).

None of the households in Tippecanoe County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.5% of the residents in Tippecanoe County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tippecanoe County, IN are Purdue University Global (489779) (13,709 degrees awarded in 2021), Purdue University-Main Campus (12,568 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette (50 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tippecanoe County, IN was $169,500, and the homeownership rate was 54.3%.

Most people in Tippecanoe County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Tippecanoe County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Tippecanoe County, IN borders Benton County, IN, Carroll County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Fountain County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Warren County, IN, and White County, IN.

United States Indiana Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Population & Diversity

Tippecanoe County, IN is home to a population of 186k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.6% of Tippecanoe County, IN residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2021, there were 9.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Tippecanoe County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.5% of Tippecanoe County, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tippecanoe County, IN was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tippecanoe County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tippecanoe County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 413
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 399
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 505

8.7%

Hispanic Population

16.2k people

8.7% of the people in Tippecanoe County, IN are hispanic (16.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tippecanoe County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

11.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

11.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.9k people

As of 2021, 11.6% of Tippecanoe County, IN residents (21.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tippecanoe County, IN was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tippecanoe County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,926 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
1,341 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
998 ± 233

Tippecanoe County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tippecanoe County, IN employs 92.4k people. The largest industries in Tippecanoe County, IN are Educational Services (21,350 people), Manufacturing (16,699 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,868 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($52,215), Wholesale Trade ($47,549), and Manufacturing ($46,130).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

92.4k

2021 Value

± 2,548

−2.79%

1 Year decline

± 4.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tippecanoe County, IN declined at a rate of −2.79%, from 95.1k employees to 92.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tippecanoe County, IN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (12,101 people), Production Occupations (9,809 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,894 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tippecanoe County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92.4k

2021 Value

± 2,548

−2.79%

1 Year decline

± 4.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tippecanoe County, IN declined at a rate of −2.79%, from 95.1k employees to 92.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tippecanoe County, IN, are Educational Services (21,350 people), Manufacturing (16,699 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (9,868 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tippecanoe County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Tippecanoe County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,096

Median earning men ± $1,135

$27,606

Median earning women ± $1,278

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,224), Information ($55,411), and Wholesale Trade ($51,384).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,789), Construction ($43,259), and Manufacturing ($38,871).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,642
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
932
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
699
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.12M
Manufacturing
$1.44M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$379k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tippecanoe County, IN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.56%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.56%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tippecanoe County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Tippecanoe County, IN awarded 26,410 degrees. The student population of Tippecanoe County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 44,891 male students and 49,251 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tippecanoe County, IN are White (15,374 and 64.8%), followed by Black or African American (2,974 and 12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2,340 and 9.86%), and Asian (1,407 and 5.93%).

The largest universities in Tippecanoe County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University Global (489779) (13,709 and 51.9%), Purdue University-Main Campus (12,568 and 47.6%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette (50 and 0.189%).

The most popular majors in Tippecanoe County, IN are General Business Administration & Management (2,935 and 11.1%), General Health & Wellness (959 and 3.63%), and Health Care Administration & Management (800 and 3.03%).

The median tuition cost in Tippecanoe County, IN for a public four year colleges is $9,899 for in-state students and $20,938 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tippecanoe County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 94,142 (47.7% men and 52.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 94,142 students enrolled in Tippecanoe County, IN, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 53,644 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
892 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
588 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
578 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tippecanoe County, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 892 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tippecanoe County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Purdue University Global (489779)
13,709 degrees awarded
Purdue University-Main Campus
12,568 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University Global (489779) with 13,709 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 11,910 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tippecanoe County, IN, which is 0.821 times less than the 14,500 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15,374 degrees mean that there were 5.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,974 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($18,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tippecanoe County, IN was $169,500 in 2021, which is 0.692 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,900 to $169,500, a 5.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Tippecanoe County, IN is 54.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tippecanoe County, IN have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tippecanoe County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tippecanoe County, IN is $53,468. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tippecanoe County, IN was Census Tract 51.02 with a value of $100,597, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $95,761 and $95,094.

In 2022, 16.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tippecanoe County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.93%.

Housing

Property

$169,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,652

$39,003

Median Property Taxes

±$1,506

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tippecanoe County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tippecanoe County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.3%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.3% of the housing units in Tippecanoe County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tippecanoe County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 51.02
Census Tract 107
Census Tract 106

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tippecanoe County, IN was Census Tract 51.02 with a value of $100,597, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $95,761 and $95,094.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tippecanoe County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,468

Median Household Income

± $1,893

71.8k

Number of Households

± 2,210

In 2021, the median household income of the 71.8k households in Tippecanoe County, IN grew to $53,468 from the previous year's value of $51,926.

The following chart displays the households in Tippecanoe County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tippecanoe County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Carpooled (7.55%)
Worked At Home (6.77%)

In 2021, 75.8% of workers in Tippecanoe County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.55%) and those who worked at home (6.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tippecanoe County, IN have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.873% of the workforce in Tippecanoe County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tippecanoe County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tippecanoe County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tippecanoe County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tippecanoe County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.93%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tippecanoe County, IN (31.2k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tippecanoe County, IN is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.5% of the children was living in poverty in Tippecanoe County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 243 in Tippecanoe County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 16.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Tippecanoe County, IN has health coverage, with 61% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 9.55% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.794% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tippecanoe County, IN see 1450 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0689% decrease from the previous year (1451 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 643 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,450 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tippecanoe County, IN

Primary care physicians in Tippecanoe County, IN see an average of 1,450 patients per year. This represents a 0.0689% decrease from the previous year (1,451 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tippecanoe County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 34.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.08%

Uninsured

61%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

9.55%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.794%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tippecanoe County, IN declined by 6.28% from 6.48% to 6.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tippecanoe County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.7 in Tippecanoe County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tippecanoe County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Tippecanoe County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Tippecanoe County, IN.

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