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Tioga County is a place in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, it had 48,455 people. The main town, called the county seat, is Owego.
Tioga County is part of the Binghamton metropolitan area and lies in the Southern Tier region of New York.
The name "Tioga" comes from the Iroquois words De-yoh-ho-gah, meaning "at the forks" or "where it forks." This name shows the area's history and its location near important waterways.
History
Before 1789, the land that is now Tioga County was part of Montgomery County. In 1789, Ontario County was created from part of Montgomery County. This new county was much larger than it is today and included many areas that are now separate counties.
Tioga County was created in 1791 from part of Montgomery County. At first, it was a large area that included what are now Broome and Chemung counties, as well as parts of Chenango and Schuyler counties. Over time, Tioga County got smaller. In 1798, Chemung County was created from part of Tioga County, and Chenango County was also formed. Then, in 1806, Broome County was split off from Tioga County.
Geography
Tioga County is in southwest New York State. It is west of Binghamton and north of the border with Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna River starts here and flows into Pennsylvania. The county is part of New York's Southern Tier region.
The county covers an area of 523 square miles (1,350 km2). Of this, 519 square miles (1,340 km2) is land and 4.3 square miles (11 km2) is water. The highest point is a hill in the northern corner that is 1,994 feet (608 m) tall. The lowest point is where the Susquehanna River flows into Pennsylvania, at 720 feet (220 m).
Adjacent counties
- Cortland County - northeast
- Broome County - east
- Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania - southeast
- Bradford County, Pennsylvania - south
- Chemung County - west
- Tompkins County - northwest
Major highways
- I-86 / NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway
- US 220
- New York State Route 17C
- New York State Route 38
- New York State Route 96
- New York State Route 96B
Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 census found that the median household income in Tioga County was $62,400. By 2024, this rose to $72,739, according to the American Community Survey.
2010
In 2010, Tioga County had 51,125 people. About 96.9% were White. Smaller groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people.
2000
In 2000, the county had 51,784 people. The largest groups were German, English, Irish, and Italian. Most people spoke English at home. The median family income was $46,509, and about 8.4% of people lived below the poverty line.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 7,109 | — | |
| 1810 | 7,899 | 11.1% | |
| 1820 | 16,971 | 114.8% | |
| 1830 | 27,690 | 63.2% | |
| 1840 | 20,527 | −25.9% | |
| 1850 | 24,880 | 21.2% | |
| 1860 | 28,748 | 15.5% | |
| 1870 | 30,572 | 6.3% | |
| 1880 | 32,673 | 6.9% | |
| 1890 | 29,935 | −8.4% | |
| 1900 | 27,951 | −6.6% | |
| 1910 | 25,624 | −8.3% | |
| 1920 | 24,212 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 25,480 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 27,072 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 30,166 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 37,802 | 25.3% | |
| 1970 | 46,513 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 49,812 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 52,337 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 51,784 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 51,125 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 48,455 | −5.2% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 47,453 |  | −2.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 | |||
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980 | Pop 1990 | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 48,997 | 51,256 | 50,180 | 49,105 | 44,195 | 98.36% | 97.93% | 96.90% | 96.05% | 91.21% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 277 | 298 | 270 | 349 | 434 | 0.56% | 0.57% | 0.52% | 0.68% | 0.90% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 60 | 91 | 93 | 73 | 62 | 0.12% | 0.17% | 0.18% | 0.14% | 0.13% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 204 | 305 | 295 | 371 | 370 | 0.41% | 0.58% | 0.57% | 0.73% | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x | x | 7 | 12 | 12 | x | x | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 10 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 158 | 0.02% | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.33% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x | x | 399 | 495 | 2,107 | x | x | 0.77% | 0.97% | 4.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 264 | 367 | 509 | 694 | 1,117 | 0.53% | 0.70% | 0.98% | 1.36% | 2.31% |
| Total | 49,812 | 52,337 | 51,784 | 51,125 | 48,455 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Communities
Tioga County has many places where people live, such as villages, towns, and a hamlet. An important town is Owego, which is the county seat.
The towns in Tioga County are Barton, Berkshire, Candor, Newark Valley, Nichols, Owego, Richford, Spencer, and Tioga. There is also a hamlet called Lounsberry.
| # | Location | Population | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waverly | 3,382 | Village |
| 2 | Owego† | 2,632 | Village |
| 3 | Apalachin | 2,115 | CDP |
| 4 | Tioga Terrace | 2,082 | CDP |
| 5 | Crest View Heights | 1,770 | CDP |
| 6 | Newark Valley | 928 | Village |
| 7 | Candor | 786 | Village |
| 8 | Spencer | 719 | Village |
| 9 | Nichols | 457 | Village |
Politics
Tioga County is a place in the state of New York. It helps make up the state's government. People there choose leaders to represent them and help make decisions for the community.
Education
Tioga County, New York, has many school districts where students go to learn and grow. Some of these school districts include Candor Central School District, Ithaca City School District, Owego Apalachin Central School District, Tioga Central School District, Union-Endicott Central School District, Vestal Central School District, and Waverly Central School District, among others. These schools help children in the area learn and grow.
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