Population 40,945 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tioga County
Household size in Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Tioga County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Tioga County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.1, mirroring the country.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Tioga County (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Tioga County
Renters in Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Tioga County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (55.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.9% of the housing in Tioga County, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Tioga County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $902 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$297 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tioga County pays $902 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $297 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Tioga County
Bachelor's degrees in Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tioga County: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Tioga County have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Tioga County
| Period | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Tioga County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Tioga County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga County | 2.38 | 45.4 | 8.9% | 22.6% | 19.9% | 1967 | $902 | 22.8% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Bradford County | 2.46 | 44.7 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 16.3% | 1967 | $954 | 21.0% | 90.8% | 6.3% |
| Potter County | 2.31 | 47.5 | 8.5% | 20.3% | 34.3% | 1967 | $821 | 18.1% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| McKean County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.4% | 22.0% | 14.6% | 1955 | $842 | 21.2% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Susquehanna County | 2.45 | 48.1 | 9.4% | 21.5% | 26.0% | 1972 | $998 | 19.3% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Warren County | 2.35 | 46.9 | 8.1% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 1958 | $768 | 20.1% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
| Ulster County | 2.35 | 45.3 | 9.8% | 30.1% | 13.3% | 1966 | $1,495 | 39.5% | 92.5% | 5.1% |
| Ashtabula County | 2.47 | 42.7 | 13.1% | 24.3% | 13.3% | 1963 | $830 | 15.9% | 87.0% | 5.7% |
| Litchfield County | 2.43 | 46.6 | 8.7% | 23.0% | 12.4% | 1967 | $1,383 | 38.9% | 94.3% | 5.1% |
| Hartford County | 2.48 | 41.5 | 11.8% | 35.1% | 7.3% | 1966 | $1,572 | 40.8% | 90.8% | 5.4% |
| Tolland County | 2.48 | 40.8 | 8.9% | 27.0% | 8.3% | 1976 | $1,502 | 45.0% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
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 Tioga County. 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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