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Williamsport

Maryland · 2,083 residents · 0.983 sq mi
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Williamsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,083
+12%since 2000
from 1,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,119 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Williamsport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,469
+57%since 2000
from $16,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
65.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,834)
Black3.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(55)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other4.5%(94)
Diversity Score27.1%(565)
Diversity Score
27
+785%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsport, Maryland?

Williamsport, Maryland has about 2,083 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsport, Maryland?

The typical household in Williamsport, Maryland earns about $49,583 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 $165,700, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsport, Maryland?

About 16.4% 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 22.9% 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 20 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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