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Tipton, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
2,851
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,651
ZIP codes
0
Tipton and its ZIP codes
Tipton at a glance
- Tipton is about 6.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,243 a year, 54% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,900 (67% below California) and median rent is $1,370 a month.
Local data for Tipton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tipton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,243
Poverty rate
31.1%
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,370/mo
Homeownership
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,527), Irish Americans (79), German Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Tipton.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.05B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
How people get to work
Tipton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tipton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 38°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tipton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.3%
U.S. 11.1% +18.2 pts
Cities near Tipton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PixleyCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.3 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| MathenyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| TulareCity | 8.9 mi | 20.7 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.4 |
| TevistonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| EarlimartCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| WaukenaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CorcoranCity | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0 |
| AllensworthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| AlpaughCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tipton, CA in?
- Tipton is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Tipton, CA?
- About 2,851 people live in Tipton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tipton?
- Nearby places include Pixley (5.4 mi), Woodville (6.7 mi), Matheny (8.1 mi), Tulare (8.9 mi), Poplar-Cotton Center (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023