Tippecanoe County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Indiana

The population of Tippecanoe County, Indiana is 187,399 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $58,622, the median home value is $217,600, and the median age is 28.8.

The population of Tippecanoe County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (173,105 → 191,650), a +0.73% annualized rate.

Tippecanoe County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

187,399

Population

+0.73%

Annual growth

376

People / sq mi

$58,622

Median Income

$217,600

Median Home Value

Tippecanoe County covers 499 sq mi of land at 375.6 people per square mile.

About Tippecanoe County, IN

Tippecanoe County is a county in Indiana with a population of 187,399. It ranks #7 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 28.8, younger than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Tippecanoe County is $58,622, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $217,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,088. The homeownership rate of 53.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Tippecanoe County reflects 40.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.6 minutes each way.

Tippecanoe County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Tippecanoe County had a population of 173,105 in 2010 and 191,650 in 2024, a 10.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 194,881 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.

191,650

Population (2024)

173,105

Population (2010)

194,881

Peak (2019)

0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	173,105	-	-	estimate
2011	175,892	+2,787	+1.61%	estimate
2012	179,181	+3,289	+1.87%	estimate
2013	182,043	+2,862	+1.60%	estimate
2014	184,542	+2,499	+1.37%	estimate
2015	186,858	+2,316	+1.25%	estimate
2016	190,475	+3,617	+1.94%	estimate
2017	191,334	+859	+0.45%	estimate
2018	193,705	+2,371	+1.24%	estimate
2019	194,881	+1,176	+0.61%	estimate
2020	186,391	-8,490	-4.36%	estimate
2021	187,428	+1,037	+0.56%	estimate
2022	189,402	+1,974	+1.05%	estimate
2023	190,482	+1,080	+0.57%	estimate
2024	191,650	+1,168	+0.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	75.8%
Black or African American	6.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

28.8

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

12.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

10.7%

20–24

16.5%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

9.5%

55–59

4.3%

60–64

5.1%

65–74

7.3%

75–84

3.2%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 12.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,622$-11,429 vs state
Mean household income	$80,668
Per-capita income	$32,271
Poverty rate	8.9%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.8%
Employment-to-population	60.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

34.6%

Manufacturing

18.0%

Education & health care

9.8%

Finance & real estate

8.3%

Construction

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.9%

Retail trade

3.5%

Information

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Tippecanoe County is professional & business services, accounting for 34.6% of workers.

How residents commute

2.5%

Drive alone

6.1%

Carpool

73.5%

Public transit

9.9%

Work from home

17.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$217,600+$16,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,088

Median rent

53.9%

Homeownership rate

79,327

Total housing units

93.8%

Occupied

6.2%

Vacant

46.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.5%

With health insurance

96.6%

With broadband internet

29.1%

Foreign-born

4.4%

Veterans (18+)

9.5%

With a disability

86.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.0%

High School+

40.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Indiana

Indianapolis (882,043)Fort Wayne (266,235)Evansville (116,441)South Bend (102,866)Fishers (100,918)Carmel (100,501)Bloomington (78,791)Hammond (77,098)Noblesville (71,940)Lafayette (70,650)All Indiana cities →

Other counties in Indiana

Marion County (971,822)Lake County (498,990)Allen County (388,791)Hamilton County (357,176)St. Joseph County (272,574)Elkhart County (206,868)Vanderburgh County (179,908)Hendricks County (179,379)Porter County (174,150)Johnson County (163,983)All Indiana counties →

Part of Indiana

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Metro areas in Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tippecanoe County, Indiana has a population of 187,399 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 376 people per square mile.

The population of Tippecanoe County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (173,105 → 191,650), a +0.73% annualized rate.

The median household income in Tippecanoe County, Indiana is $58,622, with mean (average) household income of $80,668 and per-capita income of $32,271. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Tippecanoe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.8%), Black or African American (6.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Tippecanoe County, Indiana is 28.8 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Tippecanoe County is $217,600 and median monthly rent is $1,088. 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 79,327 total housing units, 6.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Tippecanoe County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 34.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.