Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County: county in the northwest quadrant of Indiana, United States
About
Tippecanoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 172,780 and a population density of 133 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 196,115 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lafayette. The county was created 200 years ago in 1826.
County Snapshot
Tippecanoe County at a glance
Tippecanoe County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Indiana counties
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LafayettePopulation 71,484
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Quick Facts about Tippecanoe County
| Population | 196,115 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Area | 1303 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.68% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.32% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3886,-86.8941 |
| Named for | Tippecanoe River |
| Altitude | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Capital | Lafayette |
| Establishment | January 20, 1826 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:03:28 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 151 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Tippecanoe County is located at 40°23'19"N 86°53'39"W (40.3886200, -86.8941000). It has 7 neighbors: Benton County, Carroll County, Clinton County, Fountain County, Montgomery County, Warren County and White County.
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The largest city of Tippecanoe County is Lafayette with a population of 71,484. Other cities include, West Lafayette population 51,605, Battle Ground population 1,973, Shadeland population 1,784 and Dayton population 1,667. See all Tippecanoe County cities & populated places.
Tippecanoe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tippecanoe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 71,484 | The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. |
| West Lafayette | 51,605 | The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. |
| Buck Creek | 9,362 | Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana |
| Battle Ground | 1,973 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Shadeland | 1,784 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dayton | 1,667 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Taylor | 798 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Clarks Hill | 734 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tippecanoe County
Official Website- Lafayette
Demographics
The population of Tippecanoe County increased by 11.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 172,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 175,861 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 179,124 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 181,953 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 184,433 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 186,723 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 190,292 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 191,199 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 193,817 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 195,732 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 196,115 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Tippecanoe County (5)
People born in Tippecanoe County, including politician Charles T. Doxey, businessman Donald V. Fites, cartoonist John T. McCutcheon, .
More notable people
- Sarah Stockton (Indiana Physician) she was born in 01/01/1842
- John Lorin Smiley (Agriculture Industry business person) he was born in 11/12/1852
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 966,183 | County in Oregon, United States |
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| Fort Wayne | 272,398 | The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. |
| Saint Joseph County | 271,484 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Elkhart County | 206,161 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Vanderburgh County | 182,447 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hendricks County | 173,251 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Porter County | 170,980 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Johnson County | 160,607 | County in Indiana, United States |
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| Evansville | 118,407 | The second most populous city in Indiana. |