CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Towanda

Pennsylvania · 3,242 residents · 1.136 sq mi

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Towanda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $52,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.5

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

3,242

+7%vs 2000

vs 3,024 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,854 / sq mi

+7%vs 2000

vs 2,662 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.5

−9%vs 2000

vs 37.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,973

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,814 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,745

−15%vs 2000

vs $17,438 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.2%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,800

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $75,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$328

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $457 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

59.9%

+2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 57.3% in 2000

40.1% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+10%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,886)

Black0.9%(26)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)

Asian1.2%(36)

Other0%

Diversity Score8%(243)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.4%(3,223)

Black0.2%(6)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.4%(13)

Diversity Score1.5%(47)

Diversity Score

−82%vs 2000

vs 8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.0%

−7.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 27.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.8%

−9.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

9.2%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.8 min

+37%vs 2000

vs 11.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towanda, Pennsylvania?

Towanda, Pennsylvania has about 3,242 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Towanda, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Towanda, Pennsylvania earns about $22,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towanda, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Towanda, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Towanda, Pennsylvania?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Towanda, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Towanda, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% of people in Towanda, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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