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 $92,630 with a poverty rate of 17.61%. The median age in Tobyhanna township is 41.2 years: 42.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tobyhanna township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,988 | 71.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,150 | 13.79% |
| Two or more races | 774 | 9.28% |
| Other race | 338 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 83 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,349 | 2.49 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 1,366 | 1.26 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 1,276 | 3.35 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 650 | 3.33 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Male | 57 | 3.02 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 715 | 11.04% |
| Associates Degree | 690 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 961 | 14.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 566 | 8.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,373 | 36.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 2.58% |
| Some College | 1,002 | 15.48% |
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 | 4,474 | 4,033 | 1,163 |
| Hispanic | 921 | 687 | 193 |
| Black | 745 | 592 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 618 | 543 | 83 |
| Other Race | 215 | 168 | 34 |
| Asian | 83 | 80 | 73 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,678 | $66,477 | $38,616 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,842 | $108,305 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,930 | $69,448 | $21,761 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,286 | $35,147 | $16,364 |
| Overall | $45,330 | $74,897 | $38,291 |
| Some College | $73,068 | $96,250 | $29,948 |
$45,330
Average Earnings
$74,897
Average Male
$38,291
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.67% of Tobyhanna township residents speak only English, while 12.33% 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 | 5,597 | 1,106 | 19.76% |
| Hispanic | 1,257 | 233 | 18.54% |
| Multiple | 774 | 126 | 16.28% |
| Black | 1,150 | 61 | 5.3% |
| Other | 338 | 13 | 3.85% |
17.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.21%
Male Poverty Rate
21.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tobyhanna township is White, with 19.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tobyhanna township is Other, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.63% |
| High School | 22.08% |
| Some College | 10.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
| Female Employed | 4.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,362 | $91,037 |
| Households | $100,383 | $92,630 |
| Married Families | $101,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,767 | $79,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
474
Number of Veterans
451
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Korea | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 202 |
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 6.89% |
| Black | 94 | 11.97% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 4.15% |
| Other Race | 13 | 5% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
14%
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
33.09%
Born in Tobyhanna township
91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
4.4%
Naturalized
91.88% of Tobyhanna township residents were born in the United States, with 33.09% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |