Tipton, Missouri
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Tipton is a city located in Moniteau County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,261.
Geography
Tipton is located at 38°39'17" North, 92°46'44" West (38.654594, -92.778800)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.48% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,261 people, 872 households, and 558 families residing in the city. The population density was 599.6/km² (1,554.6/mi²). There were 967 housing units at an average density of 177.8/km² (461.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.51% White, 15.18% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 872 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 43.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 188.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 215.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,155, and the median income for a family was $40,486. Males had a median income of $24,509 versus $20,824 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,987. 10.2% of the population and 8.7% of families were below the poverty line. 13.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.