NEIGHBORHOOD
Tioga
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 15,163 residents · 1.18 sq mi
The short version
Tioga is a neighborhood of 15,163 people in Philadelphia. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. 33.9% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 44% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 47% less than in Philadelphia as a whole. There are 12,905 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Tioga; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,163
Population density
12,905 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.18 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,996
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,815
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Information9.6%
Retail trade3.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$135,965
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,132
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.2%
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.09 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(266)
Black88.3%(13,391)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(888)
Asian0.6%(89)
Other3.5%(529)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(266)
Black88.3%(13,391)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(888)
Asian0.6%(89)
Other3.5%(529)
Diversity Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
2.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 15,163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $32,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $135,965, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.
How educated are people in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 33.9% of people in Tioga, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PhiladelphiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024