Tioga County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tioga County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 41,078. It is the 51st most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tioga County is 45.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tioga County is $62,932. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $176,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Tioga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tioga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.