Tioga County, New York Demographics 2026
Tioga County, New York has a population of 48,106, the 47th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $71,791 and the median home value is $153,200. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Tioga County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Tioga County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 4,337 | $51,327 | 8.0% | $132,400 |
| Owego | 3,823 | $57,240 | 26.4% | $143,000 |
| Tioga Terrace | 2,206 | $126,250 | 0.5% | $209,700 |
| Apalachin | 2,076 | $79,919 | 14.4% | $160,800 |
| Crest View Heights | 1,873 | $162,756 | 1.2% | $219,700 |
| Newark Valley | 1,149 | $68,229 | 6.5% | $118,600 |
| Candor | 878 | $62,583 | 13.7% | $117,600 |
| Spencer | 848 | $50,682 | 31.7% | $139,200 |
| Nichols | 612 | $66,250 | 1.3% | $137,900 |
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Population Overview
Tioga County is located in New York with a total population of 48,106. It is the 47th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tioga County is 44.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tioga County is $71,791. This is 15% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $153,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Tioga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 54.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tioga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.9% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tioga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tioga County, New York?
Tioga County has a population of 48,106, making it the 47th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Tioga County?
The median household income in Tioga County is $71,791 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.
How many cities are in Tioga County, New York?
Tioga County contains 9 Census-designated places.