Williamsport, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population
27,908
1.86% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
31
4.03% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
24.4%
11.7% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$45,060
9.4% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$117,300
3.62% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
12,521
4.11% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Williamsport, PA had a population of 27.9k people with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $45,060. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Williamsport, PA declined from 28,437 to 27,908, a −1.86% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,190 to $45,060, a 9.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamsport, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%), and White (Hispanic) (1.34%).

None of the households in Williamsport, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Williamsport, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williamsport, PA are Pennsylvania College of Technology (1,422 degrees awarded in 2021) and Lycoming College (216 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Williamsport, PA was $117,300, and the homeownership rate was 43.3%.

Most people in Williamsport, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamsport, PA was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Williamsport, PA is home to a population of 27.9k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.97% of Williamsport, PA residents were born outside of the country (828 people).

In 2021, there were 5.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.5k people) in Williamsport, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%
2021 Citizenship
98.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Williamsport, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Williamsport, PA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamsport, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.5k ± 425
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4k ± 413
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.22k ± 310
2.44%
Hispanic Population
680 people

In 2021, there were 5.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.5k people) in Williamsport, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.44% of the people in Williamsport, PA are hispanic (680 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.97%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
828 people
3.02%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
860 people

As of 2021, 2.97% of Williamsport, PA residents (828 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamsport, PA was 3.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    521 ± 162
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    418 ± 197
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    318 ± 155

Williamsport, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Williamsport, PA employs 12.5k people. The largest industries in Williamsport, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,076 people), Manufacturing (1,557 people), and Retail Trade (1,390 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,715), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($103,438), and Public Administration ($47,206).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

12.5k
2021 Value
± 898
−4.11%
1 Year decline
± 10.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Williamsport, PA declined at a rate of −4.11%, from 13.1k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamsport, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,811 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,210 people), and Production Occupations (931 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamsport, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12.5k
2021 Value
± 898
−4.11%
1 Year decline
± 10.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Williamsport, PA declined at a rate of −4.11%, from 13.1k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamsport, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,076 people), Manufacturing (1,557 people), and Retail Trade (1,390 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamsport, PA, though some of these residents may live in Williamsport, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$33,093
Median earning men ± $3,536
$28,279
Median earning women ± $1,643

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($103,611), Public Administration ($52,241), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,363), Manufacturing ($36,529), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,525).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Williamsport, PA awarded 1,638 degrees. The student population of Williamsport, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,171 male students and 2,158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamsport, PA are White (1,431 and 88%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (71 and 4.37%), Black or African American (48 and 2.95%), and Two or More Races (33 and 2.03%).

The largest universities in Williamsport, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania College of Technology (1,422 and 86.8%) and Lycoming College (216 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Williamsport, PA are Registered Nursing (98 and 5.98%), General Business Administration & Management (87 and 5.31%), and Dental Hygiene (72 and 4.4%).

The median tuition costs in Williamsport, PA are $43,232 for private four year colleges, and $15,120 and $22,680 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Williamsport, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,329 (59.5% men and 40.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,329 students enrolled in Williamsport, PA, 59.5% men and 40.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,301 records, of which 38.9% were women and 61.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 49 degrees awarded
  2. 39 degrees awarded
  3. 73 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Williamsport, PA was Registered Nursing with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Williamsport, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,422 degrees awarded
  2. 216 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania College of Technology with 1,422 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,025 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamsport, PA, which is 1.67 times more than the 613 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,431 degrees mean that there were 20.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 71 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,232) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Williamsport, PA was $117,300 in 2021, which is 0.479 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $113,200 to $117,300, a 3.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamsport, PA is 43.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Williamsport, PA have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williamsport, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Williamsport, PA is $45,060. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Williamsport, PA was Census Tract 2 with a value of $95,000, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $64,473 and $54,688.

Property

$117,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,113
$4,775
Median Property Taxes
±$483

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamsport, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

43.3%
Homeownership
2021
66.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 43.3% of the housing units in Williamsport, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2
  2. Census Tract 1
  3. Census Tract 10

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Williamsport, PA was Census Tract 2 with a value of $95,000, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $64,473 and $54,688.

The following map shows all of the places in Williamsport, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$45,060
Median Household Income
± $3,033
11k
Number of Households
± 770

In 2021, the median household income of the 11k households in Williamsport, PA grew to $45,060 from the previous year's value of $41,190.

The following chart displays the households in Williamsport, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamsport, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (68.8%)
  2. Carpooled (10.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.38%)

In 2021, 68.8% of workers in Williamsport, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (7.38%).

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Commute Time

16.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamsport, PA have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Williamsport, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamsport, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamsport, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

24.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamsport, PA (6k out of 24.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamsport, PA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93.9% of the population of Williamsport, PA has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 28.6% on Medicaid, 9.59% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lycoming County, PA see 1333 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.63% decrease from the previous year (1369 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1952 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 550 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,333 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lycoming County, PA

Primary care physicians in Lycoming County, PA see an average of 1,333 patients per year. This represents a 2.63% decrease from the previous year (1,369 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lycoming County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 31.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.07%
Uninsured
43.5%
Employer Coverage
28.6%
Medicaid
9.59%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
0.58%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamsport, PA declined by 0.687% from 6.11% to 6.07%.

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