Tipton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tipton, Kansas
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Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Named for | Tipton, Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 772/sq mi (296.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67485
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-70675 |
| GNIS ID | 2397031 |
Tipton is a small city located in Mitchell County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 193 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Tipton's History
Tipton started as a town in 1872. It was first called Pittsburg. However, people soon found out there was already another Pittsburg in Kansas. To avoid confusion, the name was changed to Tipton. This new name came from Tipton, Iowa, which was the former home of someone who lived in the area.
Tipton's Location and Size
Tipton is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People of Tipton
The number of people living in Tipton has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 230 | — | |
| 1930 | 294 | 27.8% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −15.6% | |
| 1950 | 246 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 252 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 315 | 25.0% | |
| 1980 | 321 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 267 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 243 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 210 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −8.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 210 people living in Tipton. There were 98 homes in the city. The city had about 807 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Tipton were White (98.1%). A small number (1.9%) were Asian.
Many homes (53.1%) had married couples living together. About 21.4% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Tipton was 47 years old. About 24.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 24.3% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (54.8%) were male, and 45.2% were female.
Schools in the Community
The public schools in Tipton are part of the Waconda USD 272 school district. This district runs two schools for students. Lakeside Elementary School is in Cawker City. Lakeside High School is in Downs.
In the past, Tipton had its own schools: Tipton Elementary School and Tipton Junior High School. Today, Tipton Catholic High School is still located within the community.
See also
In Spanish: Tipton (Kansas) para niños
