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Tioga County

New York · 51,125 residents · 518.767 sq mi
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Tioga County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,948. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,200. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,125
−1%since 2000
from 51,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K50K51K53K1990201020202024Tioga County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,948
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,596
+32%since 2000
from $18,673 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(50,180)
Black0.5%(270)
Hispanic / Latino1%(509)
Asian0.6%(295)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(2,674)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(49,105)
Black0.7%(349)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(694)
Asian0.7%(371)
Other1.6%(802)
Diversity Score10.5%(5,366)
Diversity Score
10
+103%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tioga County, New York?

Tioga County, New York has about 51,125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tioga County, New York?

The typical household in Tioga County, New York earns about $51,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tioga County, New York expensive?

In Tioga County, New York, the median home is worth about $98,200, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Tioga County, New York?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tioga County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tioga County, New York?

About 9.6% of people in Tioga County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tioga County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Tioga County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,212 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 206Census Tract 203Census Tract 202Census Tract 207.02Census Tract 204.02Census Tract 207.03Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 205Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 207.01Census Tract 201.01
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 13827ZIP 14892ZIP 13732ZIP 14883ZIP 13811ZIP 13743ZIP 13812ZIP 13734ZIP 13736ZIP 13835ZIP 13864ZIP 14859
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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