Tioga County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Tioga County, Pennsylvania is 41,078 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,932, the median home value is $176,000, and the median age is 45.0.
The population of Tioga County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (42,002 → 40,698), a -0.23% annualized rate.
41,078
Population
-0.23%
Annual growth
36
People / sq mi
$62,932
Median Income
$176,000
Median Home Value
Tioga County covers 1,134 sq mi of land at 36.2 people per square mile.
About Tioga County, PA
Tioga County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 41,078. It ranks #51 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The median household income in Tioga County is $62,932, below the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $176,000, with monthly rent averaging $850. The homeownership rate of 76.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Tioga County reflects 21.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.
Tioga County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Tioga County had a population of 42,002 in 2010 and 40,698 in 2024, a -3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,486 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.
40,698
Population (2024)
42,002
Population (2010)
42,486
Peak (2012)
-0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,002 |
| 2011 | 42,278 |
| 2012 | 42,486 |
| 2013 | 42,252 |
| 2014 | 41,940 |
| 2015 | 41,562 |
| 2016 | 41,295 |
| 2017 | 40,729 |
| 2018 | 40,725 |
| 2019 | 40,665 |
| 2020 | 41,017 |
| 2021 | 41,309 |
| 2022 | 40,954 |
| 2023 | 40,747 |
| 2024 | 40,698 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.0
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
23.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,932$-13,149 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,295 |
| Per-capita income | $32,785 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%+0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Tioga County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
4.8%
Carpool
79.4%
Public transit
7.3%
Work from home
25.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$176,000$-64,500 vs state
Median home value
$850
Median rent
76.7%
Homeownership rate
21,542
Total housing units
77.2%
Occupied
22.8%
Vacant
23.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.6%
With health insurance
90.8%
With broadband internet
28.8%
Foreign-born
10.7%
Veterans (18+)
18.4%
With a disability
97.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.0%
High School+
21.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tioga County, Pennsylvania has a population of 41,078 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 36 people per square mile.
The population of Tioga County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (42,002 → 40,698), a -0.23% annualized rate.
The median household income in Tioga County, Pennsylvania is $62,932, with mean (average) household income of $78,295 and per-capita income of $32,785. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Tioga County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.0%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Tioga County, Pennsylvania is 45.0 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Tioga County is $176,000 and median monthly rent is $850. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,542 total housing units, 22.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Tioga County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Tioga County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.