Towanda is a very small borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 2,785 people and two associated neighborhoods, Towanda is the 526th largest community in Pennsylvania. Towanda has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic boroughs.

As is often the case in a small borough, Towanda doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of people in Towanda who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 26.41% of adults in Towanda have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Towanda in 2022 was $30,608, which is lower middle income relative to Pennsylvania, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $122,432 for a family of four. However, Towanda contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Towanda home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Towanda residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Towanda include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Towanda is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and French.