Williamsport is a city located in Lycoming County Pennsylvania. Williamsport has a 2024 population of 27,381. It is also the county seat of Lycoming County. Williamsport is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,737 in 2020.
The average household income in Williamsport is $65,276 with a poverty rate of 25.19%. The median age in Williamsport is 30.9 years: 29.5 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamsport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,984 | 75.95% |
| Black or African American | 3,742 | 13.54% |
| Two or more races | 2,198 | 7.96% |
| Asian | 337 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 206 | 0.75% |
| Other race | 162 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,109 | 2.19 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 5,414 | 1.3 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Married | 3,150 | 3.04 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 1,867 | 2.99 | 31 | 69 |
| Male | 678 | 3.03 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,348 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,856 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,579 | 15.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,782 | 10.8% |
| High School Graduate | 5,817 | 35.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 444 | 2.69% |
| Some College | 2,672 | 16.2% |
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 | 13,197 | 11,650 | 3,510 |
| Black | 2,231 | 2,039 | 467 |
| 2+ Races | 732 | 700 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 390 | 373 | 88 |
| Asian | 125 | 125 | 78 |
| Native American | 98 | 79 | 25 |
| Other Race | 80 | 78 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,047 | $58,106 | $41,944 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,241 | $93,472 | $74,418 |
| High School Graduate | $26,513 | $28,798 | $24,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,715 | $24,627 | $13,142 |
| Overall | $38,529 | $43,725 | $35,386 |
| Some College | $38,268 | $44,474 | $34,582 |
$38,529
Average Earnings
$43,725
Average Male
$35,386
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.22% of Williamsport residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,063 | 3,983 | 22.05% |
| Black | 3,544 | 1,664 | 46.95% |
| Multiple | 2,047 | 394 | 19.25% |
| Hispanic | 807 | 85 | 10.53% |
| Native | 206 | 57 | 27.67% |
| Other | 133 | 39 | 29.32% |
25.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.38%
Male Poverty Rate
25.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamsport is Black, with 46.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamsport is Hispanic, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.95% |
| High School | 24.89% |
| Some College | 13.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.28% |
| Female Employed | 11.33% |
| Male Employed | 11.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,711 | $80,130 |
| Households | $49,363 | $65,276 |
| Married Families | $93,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,658 | $45,270 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.7%
Male Marriage Rate
29.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,361
Number of Veterans
1,247
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 469 |
| First Gulf War | 301 |
| Second Gulf War | 292 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 473 |
| 35 to 54 | 355 |
| 75+ | 234 |
| 55 to 64 | 177 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,239 | 7.05% |
| Black | 92 | 3.36% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.55% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 1.9% |
| Other Race | 11 | 8.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
78.1%
Born in Williamsport
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
97.67% of Williamsport residents were born in the United States, with 78.1% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.17% 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 | 26,936 | -89 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 27,025 | -89 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 27,114 | -89 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 27,203 | -89 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 27,292 | -89 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 27,381 | -89 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 27,470 | -37 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 27,507 | -12 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 27,519 | -218 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 27,737 | -542 | -1.92% |
| 2019 | 28,279 | -186 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 28,465 | -65 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 28,530 | -234 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 28,764 | -278 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 29,042 | -163 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 29,205 | -99 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 29,304 | -215 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 29,519 | 52 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 29,467 | 75 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 29,392 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,706 | -1,227 | -3.84% |
| 1990 | 31,933 | -1,468 | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 33,401 | -4,517 | -11.91% |
| 1970 | 37,918 | -4,049 | -9.65% |
| 1960 | 41,967 | -3,080 | -6.84% |
| 1950 | 45,047 | 692 | 1.56% |
| 1940 | 44,355 | -1,374 | -3% |
| 1930 | 45,729 | 9,531 | 26.33% |
| 1920 | 36,198 | 4,338 | 13.62% |
| 1910 | 31,860 | 3,103 | 10.79% |
| 1900 | 28,757 | 1,625 | 5.99% |
| 1890 | 27,132 | 8,198 | 43.3% |
| 1880 | 18,934 | 2,904 | 18.12% |
| 1870 | 16,030 | 10,366 | 183.02% |
| 1860 | 5,664 | -21,272 | -78.97% |