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North Towanda

Pennsylvania · 589 residents · 0.763 sq mi
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The short version

North Towanda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,575. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,100. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

589
+2%since 2023
from 576 in 2023
2023 – 2024
772 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 755 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
64.8
+1%since 2023
from 64.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20232024
57557958358659020232024North Towanda
2024589
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,575
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $22,721 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$25,567
+4%since 2023
from $24,678 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
36.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.514
+6%since 2023
from 0.484 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services14.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$172,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $170,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
$560
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $583 in 2023
US average: $1,442
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
77.0% rent
7.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
30.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.8
+18%since 2023
from 7.5 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(517)
Black8.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score23.4%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(531)
Black5.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.9%(17)
Diversity Score23%(135)
23
−2%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+40%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
25.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
22.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
63.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Towanda, Pennsylvania?

North Towanda, Pennsylvania has about 589 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Towanda, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in North Towanda, Pennsylvania earns about $19,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Towanda, Pennsylvania expensive?

In North Towanda, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in North Towanda, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Towanda, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Towanda, Pennsylvania?

About 36.7% of people in North Towanda, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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