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Tipton
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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 Tipton, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.010 sq mi (2.615 km2) |
| • Land | 1.010 sq mi (2.615 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
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| • Total | 2,543 |
| • Density | 2,517.8/sq mi (972.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93272
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-78750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652801 |
Tipton is a small community located in Tulare County, California, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for collecting population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2010, Tipton had a population of 2,543 people. This was an increase from 1,790 people counted in the year 2000.
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Where is Tipton Located?
Tipton is found at coordinates 36 degrees, 3 minutes, 33 seconds North and 119 degrees, 18 minutes, 37 seconds West. This location is in the central part of California.
The community covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Tipton?
This section shares information about the people who live in Tipton. This data comes from official counts, called censuses.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Tipton was 2,543 people. This means there were about 2,518 people living in every square mile.
Most people in Tipton identified as White (60.4%). A smaller number were African American (0.1%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.4%). About 2.2% of the population identified with two or more races.
A large part of Tipton's population, about 84.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The census also showed that 100% of the people lived in homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions.
Age Groups in 2010
Tipton has a young population. About 40.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 10.9% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all people, was 24.0 years. This shows that many young people and families live in Tipton.
There were slightly more males than females in Tipton in 2010. For every 100 females, there were about 107.6 males.
Homes and Housing in 2010
There were 610 households in Tipton in 2010. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 64.4% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Many households were married couples living together (57.9%).
About 47.5% of homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 52.5% were rented.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Tipton had a population of 1,790 people. The population density was about 1,765 people per square mile.
The racial makeup in 2000 was 28.99% White, 0.17% African American, 0.56% Native American, and 0.45% Asian. About 62.51% were from other races, and 7.32% were from two or more races.
About 67.71% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2000.
Age Groups in 2000
In 2000, 38.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age was 24 years, similar to 2010.
For every 100 females, there were about 105.5 males.
Income and Poverty in 2000
The median income for a household in Tipton in 2000 was $26,379 per year. The median income for a family was $27,069.
About 20.3% of the people in Tipton lived below the poverty line. This included 21.6% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Tipton (California) para niños
