Williamsport, PA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lycoming County ยท Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Williamsport based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Williamsport
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 64Income: 33Home Value: 15Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 52Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

27,629

2023 ACS

Median Income

$49,363

2023

Median Home Value

$146,500

2023

Median Rent

$825

2023

Median Age

30.9

Unemployment

6.1%

Cost of Living Index

85.1

100 = national avg

Williamsport is a city in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 27,629 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Williamsport is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Williamsport is $49,363, and the median home value is $146,500. The cost of living index is 85.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $825 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, and the median age is 30.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

27,629

Male

14,063

50.9%

Female

13,566

49.1%

Median Age

30.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.8%

High School or Higher

36.8%

Foreign Born

2.3%

Veterans

4.9%

Married

26.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.397

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

76.0%

Foreign Born

2.3%

White
76.0%
Black
13.5%
Asian
1.2%
Native American
0.8%
Two or More
8.0%
Other
0.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%

967 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
479 (49.5%)
Puerto Rican
283 (29.3%)
Cuban
35 (3.6%)
Dominican
2 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
20 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
1 (0.1%)
Colombian
16 (1.7%)
Ecuadorian
12 (1.2%)
Other Hispanic
120 (12.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
23 (6.8%)
Chinese
64 (19.0%)
Filipino
22 (6.5%)
Vietnamese
16 (4.7%)
Korean
77 (22.8%)
Pakistani
41 (12.2%)
Taiwanese
4 (1.2%)
Other Asian
90 (26.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
206 (99.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

25,876

English Only

95.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

455 speakers

Limited English

1.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
455 (1.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
228 (0.9%)
German
220 (0.9%)
Arabic
116 (0.4%)
Other Indo-European
77 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
48 (0.2%)
Other Asian
42 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
30 (0.1%)
Tagalog
22 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.9%

Limited English Proficiency

1.1%

Spanish
9.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
80.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
32.5% limited English
Other Asian
11.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
43.3% limited English
Tagalog
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,361

4.9% of population

Disability Rate

17.1%

233 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,525

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.1%
Vietnam
34.5%
Korea
4.6%
World War II
4.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.0%
35-54
26.1%
55-64
13.0%
65-74
34.8%
75+
17.2%

Male Veterans

1,247

91.6%

Female Veterans

114

8.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,525

Non-Veteran Income

$24,647

Difference

$17,878

72.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

233

Without Disability

1,128

Disability Rate

17.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

20,072

#1 Ancestry

German

23.8% (6,582)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

13.0% (3,590)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

8.4% (2,317)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
23.8%
Irish
13.0%
Italian
8.4%
English
7.4%
American
4.2%
Polish
2.9%
French
1.8%
West Indian
1.4%
European
1.3%
Scottish
1.3%
Dutch
1.0%
Swedish
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Welsh
0.8%
Russian
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Swiss
0.5%
Hungarian
0.4%
Slovak
0.3%
Czech
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,109

Family Households

5,695

51.3%

Married Couples

3,150

28.4%

Non-Family Households

5,414

48.7%

Single Mother Households

1,867

16.8%

Single Father Households

678

6.1%

Living Alone

4,229

38.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,143

In Married Couple

1,947

37.9%

With Single Mother

2,442

47.5%

With Single Father

754

14.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$66,711

Married Couple Income

$93,625

Single Mother Income

$33,918

Single Father Income

$52,852

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

501

Grandparents Responsible

271

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$49,363

-33% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,135

-27% vs national

Poverty Rate

25.2%

+85% vs national

Gini Index

0.4669

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.1%

+17% vs national

SNAP Recipients

28.8%

of households

How Williamsport Compares

Williamsport vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Williamsport is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
29.1%
$25-50K
21.3%
$50-75K
17.5%
$75-100K
12.0%
$100-150K
13.2%
$150-200K
3.8%
$200K+
3.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

+19% vs PA avg

Labor Force

13,523

Employed

12,675

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

30.9

Work from Home

10.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

85.1

100 = national avg

-14.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,441

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$88,497

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
90.7
Food
87.7
Transportation
71.8
Healthcare
90.2
Utilities
90.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$995

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,195

per month

The median household income in Williamsport, PA is $49,363, which is 32.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,135. The poverty rate of 25.2% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4669, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 13,523. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 15 minutes, with 10.2% working from home. About 63.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 85.1, which is 14.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 90.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,441 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$129,950

Median List Price

$189,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$67

Days on Market

48

Active Inventory

57

Months of Supply

4.1

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$197,381

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,891

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

31.8%

Sale-to-List Ratio

91.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
31.8%
Listings with Price Drops
26.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 5.1%List Price โ†‘ 29.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

14

New Listings

20

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold โ†“ 39.1%New Listings โ†“ 9.1%Pending โ†“ 18.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$67

Median List $/SF

$99

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 6.3%List $/SF โ†‘ 11.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Williamsport, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Williamsport, PA metro area, home prices have risen 107.3% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 64.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 42.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 18.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Williamsport, PA housing market rather than Williamsport alone.

20yr โ†‘ 107.3%10yr โ†‘ 64.3%5yr โ†‘ 42.4%2yr โ†‘ 18%Q1 1990 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Williamsport, PA

Williamsport vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Williamsport is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$146,500

Median Rent

$825

Total Housing Units

13,137

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Owner Occupied

43.5%

Renter Occupied

56.5%

Median Property Tax

$2,727

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,105

Housing Types

Single Family
58.9%
Multi-Family
41.0%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,727

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.86%

of home value

Median Home Value

$146,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,275

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,727) by the median home value ($146,500). In Williamsport, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.86%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Williamsport, PA is $129,950 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 48 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $67. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,891/month. About 43.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 13,137 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,727. The effective tax rate is 1.86%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)

Violent Crime Rate

2.35

per 1,000 residents

-13% vs national

Property Crime Rate

16.37

per 1,000 residents

-6% vs national

Total Crimes

510

2023

Violent Clearance

83%

cases solved

Property Clearance

39%

cases solved

YoY Change

+15.4%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2022

How Williamsport Compares

Source: FBI (2023)

Williamsport vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2023)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Williamsport is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 38.8%Property โ†“ 47.4%2015 โ†’ 2023

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2023)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2023)

Williamsport police solve 150% of murder cases but only 29% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2023)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.07150.0%
RapeViolent130.4846.2%
RobberyViolent140.5128.6%
Aggravated AssaultViolent351.29111.4%
BurglaryProperty371.3643.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty36713.4737.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty421.5447.6%

Williamsport, PA reported 64 violent crimes and 446 property crimes in 2023. The violent crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 residents is 13.0% below the national average of 2.70 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 83% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 367 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 17.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2023644462.3516.37
2022564192.0415.24
2020714582.5316.33
2019645522.2719.56
2018716462.5122.80
20171078803.7230.62
20161057923.6027.16
20151129083.8431.15

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Mar 7, 2001Bishop Neumann Junior-Senior High01targeted.22-caliber revolver

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

80.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

41.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

88.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$11.4M

Individual Assistance

$2.6M

Most Common Type

Flood

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $11.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Tropical Storm Debby โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024$1.0M$581K
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$707K$237K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormNov 2018$1.5Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodDec 2016$2.1Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011$4.4M$1.3M
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2011$239Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$1.2M$514K
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003$164Kโ€”
Tropical Depression Dennis Pa โ†’FloodSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormMar 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, High Winds & Tornadoes โ†’TornadoJun 1985โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,873

Total Claims Paid

$58,525,120

Avg Claim Payout

$15,111

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

47

Federal Funding

$12,755,327

Properties Protected

224

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.06

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine38$8,934,556
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)2$812,735
106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only)2$100,393
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$1,568,338
800.1: Miscellaneous1$574

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Williamsport has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, landslide. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 3,873 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,359,947 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,649,850 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 47 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

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Depression Rate

โ€”

Diabetes Rate

โ€”

Uninsured Rate

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Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Williamsport has an obesity rate of โ€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.5 mi

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospita...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital11.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5Yes
Upmc Williamsport11.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy16.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Upmc Muncy16.1 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital18.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

51,788

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
WILLIAMSPORT MUN WATER AUTH51,0000
OAK LYNN MANOR MOBILE HOME PK2500
COLLOMSVILLE MUTUAL WATERWORKS2500
FOXCROFT MANOR MOBILE HOME PK2000
AMERICAN TEMPO VILLAGE PARK881

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COโ‚‚e

230.6K MT

Top Emitter

NFG Midstream Trout Run Gathering System

100.4K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
NFG Midstream Trout Run Gathering System
National Fuel Gas Co
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems100,359
Appalachian Basin Gathering & Boosting - AAPG Province 160A
Ard Operating Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems92,545
Appalachian Basin - AAPG Province 160A
Ard Operating Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems37,743

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 230.6K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

15 min

-34% vs national

Drive Alone

63.5%

-19% vs national

Public Transit

4.0%

+347% vs national

Work From Home

10.2%

+9% vs national

Carpool

12.7%

Walk / Bike

8.5%

combined

How Williamsport's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202222000
202133010
202012200
201922000
201833000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Williamsport, PA is 15 minutes, which is 34.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 63.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.2% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 4.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.7% of workers carpool. 7.4% walk to work. 1.1% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.7%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

11,109

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.7%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.9%
No Internet Access
8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

85.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.1%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
85.9%
Desktop / Laptop
70.1%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
14.7%
No Computer
6.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Williamsport vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

51,788

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WILLIAMSPORT MUN WATER AUTHCommunitySurface water51,0000
OAK LYNN MANOR MOBILE HOME PKCommunityGround water2500
COLLOMSVILLE MUTUAL WATERWORKSCommunityGround water2500
FOXCROFT MANOR MOBILE HOME PKCommunityGround water2000
AMERICAN TEMPO VILLAGE PARKCommunityGround water881

89.2% of households in Williamsport have broadband internet access. 72.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 51,788 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Williamsport is located in Lycoming County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Williamsport.

Election Overview

Source: Lycoming County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

17,216

28.8%

GOP Votes

41,961

70.3%

Total Votes

59,685

Margin

R+41.5%

Shift from 2020

R+0.1pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+41.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202417,21641,96159,68528.8%70.3%R+41.5
202016,97141,46259,25428.6%70.0%R+41.3
201612,92635,47550,29425.7%70.5%R+44.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Lycoming County recorded 59,685 total votes. Republicans won the county with 70.3% of the vote compared to 28.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+41.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lycoming County has shifted 3.4 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

252

Total Assets

$772.8M

Total Income

$428.7M

Per 10K Residents

91.2

nonprofits

+86.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

39

Median Assets

$437K

Oldest Active

1924

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
30
Religion
25
Human Services
21
Recreation & Sports
19
Philanthropy
13
Arts & Culture
10
Health Care
9
Environment
8
Animal-Related
8
Community Improvement
7
Youth Development
5
Mental Health
4
Crime & Legal
4
Public Benefit
4
Public Safety
3
Mutual Benefit
3
Voluntary Health
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
International
1
Unknown
1
84.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $654.6M of $772.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Williamsport

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
LYCOMING COLLEGEEducation$312.4M$103.5M1944
FIRST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP OF PENNSYLVANIAPhilanthropy$167.6M$40.1M1990
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$31.9M$7.7M1982
HOPE ENTERPRISES INCHuman Services$29.5M$28.7M1987
THE RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$26.9M$10.2M1924
LYCOMING-CLINTON JOINDER BOARDHuman Services$24.9M$79.7M1983
WILLIAMSPORT HOMEโ€”$18.1M$20.0M1946
LYCOMING-CLINTON COUNTIES COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ACTIONHuman Services$16.7M$30.5M1967
JAMES V BROWN LIB ENDOW FDโ€”$14.4M$3.7M1948
NORTH CENTRAL SIGHT SERVICES INCHuman Services$12.4M$12.4M1957
RIVER VALLEY HEALTHHealth Care$11.7M$17.4M2010
HOPE ENTERPRISES FOUNDATION INCUnknown$8.0M$1.7M1974
NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCYEnvironment$7.3M$8.4M1990
HARRY PLANKENHORN FOUNDATION INCโ€”$6.9M$2.3M1961
SALTSGIVER FAMILY FOUNDATIONEducation$5.7M$10.0M1995
HENRY AND ELEANOR PERCIBALLI CHARITABLE FUNDPhilanthropy$5.3M$2.0M2022
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIAHuman Services$5.1M$3.5M1942
AIDS RESOURCE ALLIANCE INCโ€”$4.4M$4.3M1991
LOYALSOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NUMBER ONEHealth Care$4.2M$2.0M2025
LYCOMING COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALSAnimal-Related$4.0M$2.1M1986
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAYouth Development$3.2M$1.4M1965
WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$3.2M$1.1M2005
LYCOMING COUNTY UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$3.1M$1.1M1957
INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURERS CENTER INCโ€”$2.9M$1.5M1989
SKY HAVEN TREATMENT TRUSTโ€”$2.8M$738K2024
ANTRIM TREATMENT TREnvironment$2.7M$708K2015
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF NORTH CENTRAL PAHuman Services$2.6M$1.9M1998
LYCOMING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYโ€”$2.6M$722K1956
MARGUERITE CARL SMITH FOUNDATION CHARITABLE SERVICES GROUP NC 1159โ€”$2.6M$661K1989
MARY H ASHKAR CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$2.5M$821K2018
OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COPublic Safety$2.2M$654K2022
WEST BRANCH DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COMMISSION INCMental Health$2.0M$5.6M1977
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTERS INCCrime & Legal$1.8M$2.2M1987
WILLIAMSPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAArts & Culture$1.7M$601K1974
LYCOMING ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$1.4M$367K1993
PLUNKETTS CREEK TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENTโ€”$1.2M$221K1988
FIRETREE PLACECommunity Improvement$1.2M$1.2M2015
ROADS TO FREEDOMHuman Services$1.2M$425K2013
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$1.1M$929K1987
PGSS CAMPAIGN INCEducation$918K$679K2010
MARY MALONEY COOK CHARIPhilanthropy$735K$206K2018
DWELL - LYCOMING COUNTYHuman Services$728K$403K2019
TIOGA RIVER TREnvironment$611K$298K2017
UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVEArts & Culture$583K$645K2007
PINE GLEN TREATMENT TREnvironment$557K$100K2019
FOUNDATION OF THE WILLIAMSPORT LYCOMING CHAMBERโ€”$486K$79K1991
FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF WILLIAMSPORT PA INCโ€”$455K$73K1958
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY GROWTH CORPORATION OF LYCOMING COUNTYCommunity Improvement$444K$109K2014
FAMILY PROMISE OF LYCOMING COUNTY INCORPORATEDHuman Services$437K$214K2009
LYCOMING COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION FOUNDATIONโ€”$427K$187K1990

Williamsport, PA has 252 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $772.8M. The most common category is Education, with 30 organizations. 39 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 91.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1924.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

323

Total Approved

$77.4M

Jobs Supported

1,968

Per 10K Residents

116.9

SBA loans

+48.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

34

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

117 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

307

Total Amount

$66.8M

Avg Loan

$217,650

Median Loan

$90,000

SBA Guaranteed

$50.0M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,677

5045% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$10.6M

Avg Loan

$660,563

Median Loan

$432,500

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

38

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$14.0M

18% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$369,018

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services47 loans
NAICS 72
$16.6M
Retail Trade30 loans
NAICS 44
$9.6M
Construction25 loans
NAICS 23
$5.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance24 loans
NAICS 62
$3.2M
Other Services23 loans
NAICS 81
$4.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Pennram Diversified Manufactur6$3.7M
Rearick-carpenter Funeral Home Ltd.1$3.0M
Saved by Grace Inc4$2.8M
Webb Communications, Inc1$2.8M
Aayush Dream Lodging Llc1$2.7M
Winner Hardware Company1$2.5M
Lunaire Limited1$2.0M
Jelar Llc1$1.9M
Keystone Omfs1$1.7M
Williamsport Colonial Motor Lo1$1.6M

Williamsport, PA has received 323 SBA loans totaling $77.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 307 loans (95% of the total), supporting 1,677 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $10.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Williamsport is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 117 loans. That works out to 116.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

7

Total Population

40,922

Avg Median Income

$70,934

Avg Home Value

-$95,059,167

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1770210,506$70,514$193,500$93561.2
17720271$67,614N/A$6133.4
177284,749$77,594$235,800$83545.4
177442,789$65,833$185,400$87022.5
177524,867$66,336$181,100$92640.7
1775411,971$72,298$249,400$96860.1
178105,769$76,346$207,300$94455.1

Williamsport, PA has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 40,922. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $70,934. The average median home value is -$95,059,167. The average median monthly rent is $870.

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