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Lycoming County

Pennsylvania · 116,111 residents · 1,228.92 sq mi
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Lycoming County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,689. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $119,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,111
−3%since 2000
from 120,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
113K115K117K119K121K1990201020202024Lycoming County
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,689
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,016 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,802
+27%since 2000
from $17,224 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(112,306)
Black4.3%(5,141)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(799)
Asian0.4%(503)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(15,551)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(106,710)
Black4.4%(5,060)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,559)
Asian0.6%(663)
Other1.8%(2,071)
Diversity Score19%(22,097)
Diversity Score
19
+47%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania has about 116,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania earns about $42,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lycoming County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% of people in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lycoming County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,599 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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