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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Williamsport

Pennsylvania · 31,933 residents · 8.777 sq mi
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Williamsport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,290. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

31,933
+4%vs 2000
vs 30,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,638 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 3,498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,290
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,946 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,276
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,707 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $424 in 2000
US average: $450
46.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.8% in 2000
53.5% rent
2.2
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(25,666)
Black12.6%(3,873)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(340)
Asian0.6%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(9,740)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(29,471)
Black6.6%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(179)
Asian0.6%(184)
Other0.5%(157)
Diversity Score19.2%(6,118)
19
−40%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.3%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 11.3 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 Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

Williamsport, Pennsylvania has about 31,933 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Williamsport, Pennsylvania earns about $20,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% of people in 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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