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Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Tioga County had 40,502 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 44 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 29 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 42117.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,502
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,045 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,945
Median household income
$64,899
±$2,262 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$181,100
±$8,125 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$863
±$36 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Tioga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 41,045 residents in Tioga County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,502 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 40,945 over 1,134 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,945 | 13,018,639 | +1 |
| Households | 16,687±281 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.04 | 2.39 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 21,571±52 | 5,806,452 | −239 |
Tioga County's population since 2000
From 41,373 in 2000 to 40,502 in 2025: down 2.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tioga County?
Tioga County holds 44 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 29 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Charleston Township with 3,471 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Charleston Township | 3,565 | $72,595 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsboro | 3,469 | $66,201 |
| Mansfield | 2,839 | $47,685 |
| Delmar Township | 2,793 | $64,048 |
| Richmond Township, Tioga County | 2,169 | $71,667 |
| Jackson Township, Tioga County | 1,881 | $68,906 |
| Elkland | 1,827 | $54,531 |
| Lawrence Township, Tioga County | 1,614 | $59,702 |
| Blossburg | 1,533 | $68,791 |
| Sullivan Township | 1,466 | $87,679 |
| Middlebury Township | 1,312 | $62,083 |
| Westfield | 1,112 | $39,861 |
| Liberty Township, Tioga County | 1,033 | $77,778 |
| Covington Township, Tioga County | 1,032 | $69,545 |
| Westfield Township | 988 | $45,982 |
| Union Township, Tioga County | 946 | $81,771 |
| Tioga Township | 938 | $49,931 |
| Rutland Township | 779 | $70,500 |
| Lawrenceville | 691 | $72,708 |
| Knoxville | 680 | $64,063 |
| Morris RunGEOID 4251136 | – | not published |
| Farmington Township, Tioga County | 658 | $58,750 |
| Clymer Township | 623 | $75,000 |
| Chatham Township | 610 | $71,667 |
| Gaines Township | 608 | $53,281 |
| Tioga | 606 | $44,659 |
| Osceola Township | 591 | $58,125 |
| Morris Township, Tioga County | 569 | $63,750 |
| Nelson Township | 547 | $82,813 |
| Deerfield Township, Tioga County | 544 | $77,778 |
| Hamilton Township, Tioga CountyGEOID 4211732192 | 531 | $65,250 |
| Shippen Township, Tioga County | 500 | $60,000 |
| Putnam Township | 400 | $49,107 |
| Brookfield Township | 371 | $50,417 |
| Bloss Township | 343 | $95,104 |
| MillertonGEOID 4249736 | 318 | $75,455 |
| Arnot | 315 | $93,750 |
| Liberty (Tioga County) | 234 | $45,625 |
| Ward Township | 228 | $65,000 |
| Duncan Township | 189 | $53,500 |
| Roseville | 178 | not published |
| SabinsvilleGEOID 4267040 | – | $60,625 |
| MainesburgGEOID 4246696 | – | $65,833 |
| Elk Township, Tioga CountyGEOID 4211723056 | 48 | $44,464 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tioga County?
The median resident of Tioga County is 45.1 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 23.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.1%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1±0.1 | 40.9 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 8.7% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±0.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3%±1.4 pts | 35.2% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Tioga County earn?
Half of Tioga County's 16,687 households earn less than $64,899 a year (±$2,262), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $63,164 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,899±$2,262 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,543±$2,485 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,365±$971 | $44,355 | +$1,997 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.4%±3.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 Tioga County?
Owners occupy 77.4% of Tioga County's occupied homes and renters 22.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,100 by its owner (±$8,125). The median renter pays $863 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,100±$8,125 | $254,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $863±$36 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±4.6 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,425±$46 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.4%±1.3 pts | 69.3% | +4.6 pts |
| Housing units | 21,571±52 | 5,806,452 | −239 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±1.3 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.6%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.8%±1.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 Tioga County building?
Builders took permits for 74 new housing units across Tioga County in 2025 (74 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tioga County get to work?
78.5% of Tioga County's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±1.6 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 15.6% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±0.8 | 26.3 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 are Tioga County's census tracts?
Tioga County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,026 (Tract 9503) to $72,500 (Tract 9507).
| Tract 950142117950100 | 4,242±400 | $66,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950242117950200 | 3,694±300 | $61,488 |
| Tract 950342117950300 | 3,695±330 | $53,026 |
| Tract 950442117950400 | 3,915±253 | $61,138 |
| Tract 950542117950500 | 4,357±350 | $70,179 |
| Tract 950642117950600 | 5,019±340 | $56,792 |
| Tract 950742117950700 | 5,726±419 | $72,500 |
| Tract 950842117950800 | 3,437±28 | $66,201 |
| Tract 950942117950900 | 3,854±171 | $62,600 |
| Tract 951042117951000 | 3,006±243 | $69,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tioga County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 51st of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 67 |
| Median household income | 39th of 67 |
| Median home value | 40th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 67 |
| Median age | 20th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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