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Tioga County

Pennsylvania · 41,045 residents · 1,133.892 sq mi
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Tioga County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,045
−1%since 2000
from 41,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K41K42K42K43K1990201020202024Tioga County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,838
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,932
+73%since 2000
from $15,549 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(40,452)
Black0.6%(243)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(214)
Asian0.3%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(1,450)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(38,257)
Black0.8%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(640)
Asian0.5%(189)
Other1.3%(533)
Diversity Score10.2%(4,205)
Segregation Score17.1%(7,034)
Diversity Score
10
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?

Tioga County, Pennsylvania has about 41,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Tioga County, Pennsylvania earns about $51,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tioga County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Tioga County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tioga County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of people in Tioga County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tioga County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Tioga County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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