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Tioga, WV
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Population
577
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
930
ZIP codes
0
Tioga and its ZIP codes
Tioga at a glance
- Tioga is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,056, 44% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
Local data for Tioga, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tioga, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,056
Poverty rate
21.5%
Homeownership
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
38.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicholas County. PPP loans are for Tioga.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,393
6,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
How people get to work
Tioga, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Tioga, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tioga, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Tioga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camden-on-GauleyTown | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CowenTown | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CraigsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Birch RiverCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| FenwickCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SummersvilleCity | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NettieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| RichwoodCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| SuttonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| GassawayTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| BergooCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| FlatwoodsTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| ClayTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| QuinwoodTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tioga, WV in?
- Tioga is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Tioga, WV?
- About 577 people live in Tioga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tioga?
- Nearby places include Camden-on-Gauley (4.9 mi), Cowen (5.7 mi), Craigsville (6.7 mi), Birch River (7.3 mi), Fenwick (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023