Tioga County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Tioga County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Tioga County, Pennsylvania has a population of 40,945, the 51st most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $64,899 and the median home value is $181,100. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Tioga County Quick Facts

Population 40,945

Median Household Income $64,899

Median Home Value $181,100

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 45.1 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.3%

High School Graduation 92.2%

Cities/Places 12

Population 40,945 51st of 67

Median Income $64,899 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Tioga County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	41,078	40,945	-0.3%
Median household income	$62,932	$64,899	+3.1%
Median home value	$176,000	$181,100	+2.9%

Median Household Income

Tioga

$64,899

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tioga

$181,100

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 28.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $863/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

28.4%

75+

10.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Tioga County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wellsboro	3,437	$66,201	9.3%	$225,200
Mansfield	2,990	$47,685	25.1%	$191,600
Blossburg	1,739	$68,791	13.3%	$157,200
Elkland	1,588	$54,531	15.7%	$159,400
Westfield	1,189	$39,861	26.1%	$87,300
Knoxville	784	$64,063	8.9%	$92,000
Lawrenceville	707	$72,708	20.9%	$130,600
Tioga	598	$44,659	20.0%	$82,500
Arnot	430	$93,750	12.3%	$121,900
Millerton	422	$75,455	4.7%	$177,500
Liberty (Tioga County)	268	$45,625	13.1%	$118,800
Roseville	164	N/A	27.4%	$118,800

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Population Overview

Tioga County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 40,945. 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 45.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.0% 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 Tioga County is $64,899. This is 17% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $181,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Tioga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tioga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tioga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Tioga County has a population of 40,945, making it the 51st most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Tioga County?

The median household income in Tioga County is $64,899 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?

Tioga County contains 12 Census-designated places.