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Towanda, PA
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,791
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,456
ZIP codes
0
Towanda and its ZIP codes
Towanda at a glance
- Towanda is about 8.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,888 a year, 22% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $996 a month.
Local data for Towanda, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towanda, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,888
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$996/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (544), German Americans (358), Italian Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Towanda.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,235
22,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$434M
FY 2026, $7,237 per person
How people get to work
Towanda, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towanda, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Towanda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North TowandaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MonroeBorough | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| UlsterCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| RomeBorough | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingtonBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| East SmithfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| WyalusingBorough | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Greens LandingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| New AlbanyBorough | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AthensBorough | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| LeRaysvilleBorough | 15 mi | 1 |
| SayreBorough | 15 mi | 2 |
| South WaverlyBorough | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LaceyvilleBorough | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| DushoreBorough | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Nichols, NYVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Towanda, PA in?
- Towanda is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Towanda, PA?
- About 2,791 people live in Towanda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Towanda?
- Nearby places include North Towanda (1.1 mi), Monroe (4 mi), Ulster (6 mi), Rome (8 mi), Burlington (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023