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Tipton, Iowa
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"Where Dreams Happen!"
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Location of Tipton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,149 |
| • Density | 1,556.60/sq mi (601.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52772
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-78285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462257 |
Tipton (/ˈtɪptən/) is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,149 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cedar County.
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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. The city was incorporated on January 27, 1857.
Geography
Tipton is located at 41°46′14″N 91°7′45″W / 41.77056°N 91.12917°W (41.770530, -91.129061).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Tipton historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 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% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 3,221 people, 1,394 households, and 842 families living in the city. The population density was 1,541.1 inhabitants per square mile (595.0/km2). There were 1,510 housing units at an average density of 722.5 per square mile (279.0/km2). The racial makup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%.
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 Chicago & Northwestern served Tipton via a spur line from Stanwood to the north. The tracks were removed in the 1970s. Tipton was also served by a branch of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (Rock Island) from Iowa City to Bennett and beyond. This line ran east and west through the southern part of Tipton and was abandoned in the 1950s. Evidence of this abandoned right-of-way can still be seen in Tipton in a few places.
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.
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
In Spanish: Tipton (Iowa) para niños
