Tipton, Iowa facts for kids
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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 is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Cedar County. This means it is where the county government is located. In 2020, about 3,149 people lived in Tipton.
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History of Tipton
Tipton was first planned out in 1840. It was named after General John Tipton, who was a friend of the city's founder, Henry W. Higgins. The city officially became a city on January 27, 1857.
Tipton's Railroad Story
For many years, Tipton tried to get a railroad connection, but it was often missed by new train lines. Several plans to build railroads to Tipton failed in the 1850s and 1870s.
Finally, in 1872, a major railroad company, the Chicago & North Western, decided to help. They built a special branch line to connect Tipton to their main tracks.
The first train arrived in Tipton on Thanksgiving Day in 1872. This was a big event for the city, as railroads were very important for travel and trade back then.
Geography and Location
Tipton is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 41 degrees 46 minutes 14 seconds North and 91 degrees 7 minutes 45 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 2.09 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and 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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Tipton's Population in 2010
In 2010, Tipton had 3,221 people living in 1,394 households. About 842 of these were families. The city had a population density of about 1,541 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Tipton were White (97.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (48.6%) were married couples. The average age in Tipton was 42.3 years old.
Tipton's Population in 2020
By 2020, Tipton's population was 3,149 people living in 1,349 households. About 770 of these were families. The population density was about 1,556 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (94.4%). There were also small percentages of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 2.6% of the population.
About 27.0% of households had children under 18. The median age in the city was 44.4 years. About 25.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
City Infrastructure
Getting Around Tipton: Transportation
Tipton is served by two main highways. Iowa 38 runs north and south through the city. Iowa 130 comes into Tipton from the east and then joins Iowa 38, heading north.
Even though Tipton had railroads in the past, no trains serve the city today. The tracks from the Chicago & Northwestern were removed in the 1970s. Another line, from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, was abandoned in the 1950s. You can still see signs of these old train paths in some parts of Tipton.
Education in Tipton
The Tipton Community School District manages the public schools in Tipton. The district has two separate buildings for students. One building teaches students from preschool through 8th grade. The other building is for high school students, from 9th to 12th grade. The school district serves about 977 students and has 144 staff members.
Notable People from Tipton
Many interesting people have come from Tipton, including:
- George Crawford Britton – a politician from South Dakota and Washington state.
- Dick Dickinson – an actor.
- William M. Furnish – a paleontologist, who studies fossils.
- Bertha Lum – an artist who was famous for using Japanese art styles in the U.S.
- Gus Monckmeier – a racing car driver.
- Daria O'Neill – a radio and television personality.
See also
In Spanish: Tipton (Iowa) para niños
