Borough · Pennsylvania
Blossburg, Pennsylvania
Blossburg, borough, in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Blossburg had 1,496 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,533 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,739 (±404). GEOID 4207160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,496
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,533 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,739 ±404
Median household income
$68,791
±$2,909 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$157,200
±$10,801 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$969
±$235 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Blossburg and what county is it in?
Blossburg is a borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 330 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Blossburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,496 people lived in Blossburg on July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,533 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,739 (±404).
| Measure | Blossburg | Tioga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,739 ±404 | 40,945 | no clear change |
| Households | 667 ±123 | 16,687 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.25 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 770 ±131 | 21,571 | no clear change |
Blossburg's population since 2000
From 1,480 in 2000 to 1,496 in 2025: up 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Blossburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blossburg?
The median resident of Blossburg is 37.7 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%.
| Measure | Blossburg | Tioga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±5.4 | 45.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±4.6 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7% ±4.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±3.8 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8% ±4.3 pts | 95.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1% ±5.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3% ±4.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±2.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.2% ±5.1 pts | 22.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±5.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blossburg earn?
Half of Blossburg's 667 households earn less than $68,791 a year (±$2,909), against $64,899 in Tioga County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $71,073 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blossburg | Tioga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,791 ±$2,909 | $64,899 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,615 ±$9,452 | $81,543 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,590 ±$4,003 | $34,365 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% ±6.4 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6% ±14.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.2% ±5.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±4.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±5.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blossburg?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Blossburg's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,200 by its owner (±$10,801). The median renter pays $969 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blossburg | Tioga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,200 ±$10,801 | $181,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $969 ±$235 | $863 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9% ±16.9 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,241 ±$118 | $1,425 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4% ±9.2 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.6% ±9.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 770 ±131 | 21,571 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±3.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0% ±9.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8% ±7.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±2.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 54.7% ±10.5 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±4.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blossburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Blossburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blossburg work and get to work?
85.9% of Blossburg's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Blossburg | Tioga County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±5.9 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±2.8 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.9% ±6.5 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±4.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±4.0 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Blossburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Blossburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9507Tioga County | 5,726 | $72,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Blossburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Blossburg compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Blossburg is the 8,744th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 495th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Blossburg ranks 1,422nd of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 495th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,387th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,287th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,422nd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,844th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,697th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,143rd | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 461st | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,092nd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,817th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,606th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,663rd | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,607th | 2,156 |
Blossburg's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Blossburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Blossburg?
18 of the 57 figures for Blossburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Blossburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Blossburg.