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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Williamsport

Pennsylvania · 6,496 residents · 1.899 sq mi
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South Williamsport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,749. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,496
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,421 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 3,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024South Williamsport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,749
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,018 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,762
−37%vs 2000
vs $18,658 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$353
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
70.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
1.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(6,298)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(36)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(192)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(6,449)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score1.8%(117)
2
−40%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

South Williamsport, Pennsylvania has about 6,496 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania earns about $25,749 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Williamsport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $48,200, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

About 6.4% of people in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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