CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205
New York · Tioga County · 3,912 residents · 2.548 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Tioga County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 205 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $147,300. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,912
+2%since 2020
from 3,850 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−11%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,139
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,703 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,182
+9%since 2020
from $37,812 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
−1%since 2020
from 0.562 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
Information8.4%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$147,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $775 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,527)
Black1.8%(71)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(136)
Asian1.4%(52)
Other1.7%(64)
Diversity Score19.8%(764)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,462)
Black1.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1%(39)
Asian2.7%(104)
Other6%(234)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,037)
Diversity Score
27
+34%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−15%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Female
53.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,912 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $60,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $147,300, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 29.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Tioga CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024