North Towanda, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 589, North Towanda's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Towanda is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 589. It ranks as the 1270th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Towanda is 64.8 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Towanda is $19,575. This is 75% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 76% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.7%. This is 214% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 95% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $172,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 23.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 67% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Towanda has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Towanda, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.