Census Bureau data for Towanda city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Towanda city
- What is the median household income in Towanda city?
- The median household income in Towanda city is $71,048 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Towanda city?
- The poverty rate in Towanda city is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Towanda city?
- $114,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Towanda city?
- The median gross rent in Towanda city is $944 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Towanda city residents have a college degree?
- 24.2% of adults in Towanda city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,748
Median Income
$71,048
Median Home Value
$114,700
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.1%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,059 (+24.7%)
Home Value:
+$35,200 (+44.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.6 pp (+69.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+9.2 pp (+61.3%)
Unemployment:
-2.7 pp (-56.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,748
Median Age
33.0
Female
54.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,048
±$17,250
-$1,591 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$73,638
Median Family Income
$79,625
Poverty Rate
11.2%
+3.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
33.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
8.9%
$50–75k
21.5%
$75–100k
23.6%
$100–150k
14.1%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
702
Owner-Occupied
83.9%
Renter-Occupied
16.1%
Vacancy Rate
6.0%
Median Home Value
$114,700
-$88,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$944
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.5%
$50–100k
24.0%
$100–200k
23.3%
$200–300k
19.0%
$300–500k
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.4%
$500–1k
45.3%
$1–1.5k
45.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3+
28.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
5–19 units
1.1%
Mobile home
17.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.8%
1940–1969
5.4%
1970–1999
5.8%
2000–2009
28.1%
2010+
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.2%
-11.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.0%
Some College / Associate
26.0%
Less Than High School
0.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.3%
Self-Employed
3.1%
Government Workers
27.2%
Private For-Profit
69.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.8%
Prof. Services
16.4%
Retail
12.0%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Construction
6.3%
Public Admin
5.4%
Finance
4.0%
Transportation
2.7%
Agriculture
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
45.0%
Sales
18.1%
Food Prep
15.5%
Construction
11.4%
Production
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.9 min
Drove Alone
85.6%
Carpool
3.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.3%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
660
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
10.6%
10–14
8.1%
15–19
12.8%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
6.6%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 34.2%
Working age (18–64): 65.8%
65 and over: 10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.0%
With a Disability
12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.9%
Has a Computer
97.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023