Blossburg borough, Pennsylvania
Blossburg borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Blossburg borough is a geographic entity located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,496. The land area covers 4.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,496 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 667 | ±123 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 770 | ±131 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 667 | ±123 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 103 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $157,200 | ±$10,801 |
| Median Gross Rent | $969 | ±$235 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,791 | ±$2,909 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,590 | ±$4,003 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 230 | ±111 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 870 | ±257 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.8% | ±9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,509 (2024)
ID: 174117
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
245 MAIN STREET, BLOSSBURG PA 16912
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GUS Population: 40,698 (2024)
ID: 173740
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASST CHIEF CLERK
118 MAIN STREET, WELLSBORO PA 16901-6840
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Blossburg | KG-06 | Blossburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Canton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Canton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Wellsboro, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | Wellsboro, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Liberty, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Liberty, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mansfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Wellsboro, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | CANTON, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BLOSSBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 307 MAIN ST, BLOSSBURG, PA, 16912 |
(570) 638-2197
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MANSFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 71 NORTH MAIN ST, MANSFIELD, PA, 16933 |
(570) 662-3850
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GREEN FREE LIBRARY OF CANTON
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 38 N. CENTER STREET, CANTON, PA, 17724 |
(570) 673-5744
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GREEN FREE LIBRARY OF WELLSBORO
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 134 MAIN ST, WELLSBORO, PA, 16901 |
(570) 724-4876
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ALLEN F. PIERCE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 34 FENNER AVE, TROY, PA, 16947 |
(570) 297-2745
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BRADFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 16093 ROUTE 6, TROY, PA, 16947 |
(570) 297-2436
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BRADFORD COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 16093 ROUTE 6, TROY, PA, 16947 |
(570) 297-2436
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ELKLAND AREA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 25.0 mi away | 110 E PARKWAY AVE, ELKLAND, PA, 16920 |
(814) 258-7576
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CANTON, PA US, located 11.6 miles from Blossburg borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 14.9° | 23.8° | 2.87" | 10.1" |
| February | 35.7° | 15.9° | 25.8° | 2.12" | 9.9" |
| March | 44.1° | 23.1° | 33.6° | 3.30" | 8.8" |
| April | 57.5° | 33.3° | 45.4° | 3.63" | 1.5" |
| May | 68.9° | 43.5° | 56.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.5° | 52.6° | 64.6° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 57.0° | 68.9° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.2° | 55.5° | 67.4° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.0° | 48.1° | 60.0° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.4° | 37.3° | 48.8° | 3.83" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.3° | 28.9° | 38.6° | 2.97" | 2.8" |
| December | 37.7° | 21.5° | 29.6° | 3.09" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossburg borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Morris Run CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Arnot CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Mainesburg CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Liberty borough | Borough | 8.6 mi | — |
| Mansfield borough | Borough | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211707160. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.