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Williamsport

Maryland · 2,112 residents (2025 est.) · 0.983 sq mi
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Williamsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,900. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,949
+4%since 2000
from 1,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,983 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,112 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Williamsport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,607
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,243 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,062
+129%since 2000
from $16,179 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+27%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,262
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
63.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,836)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(1,606)
Black7.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(55)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other7.3%(142)
Diversity Score38.7%(754)
Diversity Score
39
+1162%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsport, Maryland?

Williamsport, Maryland has about 1,949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsport, Maryland?

The typical household in Williamsport, Maryland earns about $61,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsport, Maryland expensive?

In Williamsport, Maryland, the median home is worth about $227,900, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsport, Maryland?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsport, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsport, Maryland?

About 23.3% of people in Williamsport, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsport, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsport, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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