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South Williamsport

Pennsylvania · 6,261 residents · 1.899 sq mi
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South Williamsport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,770. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,261
−2%since 2000
from 6,412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,297 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024South Williamsport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,770
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,603
+59%since 2000
from $18,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(5,688)
Black2.2%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(88)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other1.9%(121)
Diversity Score15.5%(971)
Diversity Score
16
+418%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+127%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

South Williamsport, Pennsylvania has about 6,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania earns about $54,770 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 $150,500, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

About 26.0% 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 10.3% of people in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Williamsport, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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