Tobyhanna township is located in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna township has a 2024 population of 8,251. Tobyhanna township is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,312 in 2020.
The average household income in Tobyhanna township is $90,484 with a poverty rate of 17.79%. The median age in Tobyhanna township is 42.1 years: 43 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tobyhanna township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,333 | 75.91% |
| Two or more races | 945 | 11.33% |
| Black or African American | 733 | 8.79% |
| Other race | 207 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 125 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,406 | 2.45 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 1,403 | 3.18 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Non Family | 1,319 | 1.19 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 658 | 3.45 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Male | 26 | 1.77 | 0 | 100 |
3
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 697 | 11.2% |
| Associates Degree | 668 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 770 | 12.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 523 | 8.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,303 | 37.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 1,058 | 17.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,438 | 3,948 | 1,017 |
| Hispanic | 925 | 634 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 672 | 521 | 56 |
| Black | 449 | 412 | 20 |
| Other Race | 207 | 186 | 0 |
| Asian | 113 | 107 | 92 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,383 | $57,143 | $36,820 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,069 | $106,099 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,740 | $0 | $37,601 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $70,229 | $15,909 |
| Overall | $44,445 | $90,046 | $36,625 |
| Some College | $70,380 | $91,441 | $27,083 |
$44,445
Average Earnings
$90,046
Average Male
$36,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.02% of Tobyhanna township residents speak only English, while 10.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,719 | 1,101 | 19.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,531 | 240 | 15.68% |
| Multiple | 945 | 141 | 14.92% |
| Other | 207 | 24 | 11.59% |
| Black | 733 | 24 | 3.27% |
17.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.33%
Male Poverty Rate
20.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tobyhanna township is White, with 19.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tobyhanna township is Black, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.82% |
| High School | 20.84% |
| Some College | 6.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.97% |
| Female Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Employed | 4.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,125 | $90,787 |
| Households | $95,086 | $90,484 |
| Married Families | $96,004 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,961 | $74,981 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
427
Number of Veterans
401
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 174 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 7.09% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 4.35% |
| Black | 24 | 4.81% |
| Other Race | 24 | 11.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.98%
Born in Tobyhanna township
93.95%
Native Born
6.05%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
93.95% of Tobyhanna township residents were born in the United States, with 29.98% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,991 | -52 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 8,043 | -52 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 8,095 | -52 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 8,147 | -52 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 8,199 | -52 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 8,251 | -52 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 8,303 | -52 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 8,355 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 8,385 | 73 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 8,312 | -299 | -3.47% |
| 2019 | 8,611 | 55 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 8,556 | 88 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 8,468 | 95 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 8,373 | -15 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 8,388 | -45 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 8,433 | -24 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 8,457 | -45 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 8,502 | -50 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 8,552 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 8,546 | 0 | 0% |