Population 287 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Towanda
Household size in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
South Towanda is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, South Towanda is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.2, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Towanda: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Towanda
Renters in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.9% of households in South Towanda rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 65.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in South Towanda, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South Towanda is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $581 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $913 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$272 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Towanda pays $853 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Towanda
Bachelor's degrees in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Towanda: 11.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in South Towanda never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Towanda
| Period | South Towanda | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Towanda is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Towanda compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Towanda | 2.38 | 47.6 | 8.6% | 18.9% | 14.5% | 1969 | $853 | 11.7% | 86.3% | 4.8% |
| Monroe | 2.31 | 40.8 | 14.3% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 1950 | $854 | 15.9% | 91.0% | 5.0% |
| Luthers Mills | 2.40 | 49.1 | 6.7% | 22.2% | 11.3% | 1967 | $838 | 12.5% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| East Towanda | 2.35 | 48.2 | 14.5% | 18.0% | 17.7% | 1970 | $790 | 29.4% | 98.3% | 5.0% |
| Towanda | 2.15 | 44.3 | 16.5% | 43.1% | 17.8% | 1954 | $944 | 22.0% | 88.8% | 4.8% |
| Standing Stone | 2.41 | 51.1 | 10.5% | 19.1% | 16.4% | 1977 | $1,042 | 16.8% | 89.1% | 3.0% |
| Marshview | 2.32 | 50.2 | 8.9% | 16.0% | 23.0% | 1974 | $948 | 17.0% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
| North Towanda | 2.18 | 51.5 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 14.0% | 1974 | $750 | 22.6% | 95.4% | 5.5% |
| Powell | 2.36 | 45.0 | 11.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1969 | $859 | 11.1% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Monroeton | 2.57 | 42.9 | 13.3% | 16.6% | 27.7% | 1969 | $961 | 12.5% | 88.5% | 6.2% |
| Wysox | 2.45 | 48.6 | 12.4% | 18.7% | 15.6% | 1980 | $947 | 17.8% | 89.6% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Towanda. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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