Tioga, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tioga, Pennsylvania
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Downtown Tioga
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Location of Tioga in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
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 Tioga, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Tioga, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1798 |
| Incorporated | 1860 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 611  |
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608 |
| • Density | 1,394.40/sq mi (538.01/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
16946
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-76808 |
Tioga is a small town, called a borough, located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 611 people lived there. Tioga is found north of Tioga and Hammond Lakes, right next to the Tioga River.
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What's in a Name? The Meaning of Tioga
The name "Tioga" comes from the Native American tribes who lived in this area long ago. It means "at the forks," which likely refers to where rivers or paths split. Different Iroquois tribes had similar words for this idea. For example, the Oneida called it Te-ah-o-ge, and the Mohawk used Te-yo-ge-ga. The Cayuga said Da-o-ga, and the Seneca used Da-yo-o-geh.
Where is Tioga Located?
Tioga is located at coordinates 41°54′23″N 77°8′8″W / 41.90639°N 77.13556°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the borough covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water. Tioga is completely surrounded by Tioga Township.
Who Lives in Tioga?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 450 | — | |
| 1870 | 440 | −2.2% | |
| 1880 | 520 | 18.2% | |
| 1890 | 557 | 7.1% | |
| 1900 | 524 | −5.9% | |
| 1910 | 533 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 368 | −31.0% | |
| 1930 | 431 | 17.1% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 544 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 597 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 624 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 613 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 638 | 4.1% | |
| 2000 | 622 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 666 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 611 | −8.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 608 | −8.7% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Tioga, based on the census from the year 2000. At that time, there were 622 people living in the borough. These people made up 239 households, and 148 of these were families.
Most of the people in Tioga were White, making up about 99% of the population. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people identified as being from two or more races. A very small percentage were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 239 households, about 37% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, 48.5%, were married couples living together. About 10.5% were households led by a female without a husband present. The average household had about 2.57 people, and the average family had about 3.23 people.
Age and Income
The population in Tioga was spread out by age. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 9.5% were between 18 and 24, and about 29.6% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 16.7% of the population, and 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Tioga was 32 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Tioga was $27,404 per year. For families, the average income was $34,500. The per capita income for everyone in the borough was $16,905. About 13.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.6% of those under 18 and 4.9% of those aged 65 or older.
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Downtown Tioga
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In Spanish: Tioga (Pensilvania) para niños
