Williamsport, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    113,489
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.4
    0.242% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.8%
    2.52% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,917
    0.768% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $202,200
    3.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    52,681
    0.0969% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    99.3% of the residents in Williamsport, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Williamsport, PA are Pennsylvania College of Technology (1,116 degrees awarded in 2024) and Lycoming College (243 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Williamsport, PA was $202,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

    Most people in Williamsport, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamsport, PA was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Williamsport, PA is home to a population of 113k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.58% of Williamsport, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 22.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.9k people) in Williamsport, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Williamsport, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Williamsport, PA was 99.1%, 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)
      99.9k ± 551
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      4.51k ± 489
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.34k ± 485
    2.37%
    Hispanic Population
    2.69k people

    In 2024, there were 22.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.9k people) in Williamsport, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.37% of the people in Williamsport, PA are hispanic (2.69k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Williamsport, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.58%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.8k people
    1.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.89k people

    As of 2024, 1.58% of Williamsport, PA residents (1.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamsport, PA was 1.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,575 ± 314
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,422 ± 243
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,110 ± 192

    Williamsport, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Williamsport, PA has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.955% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,265 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.19%
    Uninsured
    46.5%
    Employer Coverage
    18.3%
    Medicaid
    16.2%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    0.955%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamsport, PA declined by 4.86% from 5.45% to 5.19%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williamsport, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Williamsport, PA employs 52.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Williamsport, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,704 people), Manufacturing (7,143 people), and Retail Trade (6,185 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($98,750), Utilities ($64,754), and Public Administration ($63,941).

    Occupations

    52.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,646
    0.0969%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.39%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Williamsport, PA grew at a rate of 0.0969%, from 52.6k employees to 52.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamsport, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,917 people), Management Occupations (4,686 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,599 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

    52.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,646
    0.0969%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.39%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Williamsport, PA grew at a rate of 0.0969%, from 52.6k employees to 52.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamsport, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,704 people), Manufacturing (7,143 people), and Retail Trade (6,185 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

    $51,561
    Median earning men ± $1,205
    $35,796
    Median earning women ± $948

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,550), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,724), and Wholesale Trade ($62,606).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,181), Manufacturing ($46,502), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,184).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 198
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 144
      Retail Trade
    3. 141
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $611k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $437k
      Manufacturing
    3. $203k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick 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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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Williamsport, PA awarded 1,359 degrees. The student population of Williamsport, PA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 3,436 male students and 2,151 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Williamsport, PA are White (1,139 and 84.2%), Hispanic or Latino (84 and 6.21%), Black or African American (56 and 4.14%), and Two or More Races (40 and 2.96%).

    The largest universities in Williamsport, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania College of Technology (1,116 and 82.1%) and Lycoming College (243 and 17.9%).

    The most popular majors in Williamsport, PA are Registered Nursing (113 and 8.31%), General Business Administration & Management (82 and 6.03%), and Dental Hygiene (66 and 4.86%).

    The median tuition costs are $49,024 for private four year colleges, and $15,450 and $23,190 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Williamsport, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,587 (61.5% men and 38.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,587 students enrolled in Williamsport, PA, 61.5% men and 38.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,440 records, of which 37.5% were women and 62.5% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 64 degrees awarded
    2. 40 degrees awarded
    3. 40 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Williamsport, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 64 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. 1,116 degrees awarded
    2. 243 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania College of Technology with 1,116 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 905 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamsport, PA, which is 1.99 times more than the 454 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,139 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 84 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 ($49,024) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Williamsport, PA was $202,200 in 2024, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,600 to $202,200, a 3.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamsport, PA is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Williamsport, PA have an average commute time of 21.1 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.

    Property

    $202,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,768
    $32,375
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,146

    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

    69.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.1% of the housing units in Williamsport, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamsport, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $63,917
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,280
    46.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,522

    In 2024, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Williamsport, PA declined from $63,917 from the previous year's value of $64,412.

    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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamsport, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.73%)
    3. Carpooled (8.01%)

    In 2024, 77.2% of workers in Williamsport, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.73%) and those who carpooled to work (8.01%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Williamsport, PA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% 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

    12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamsport, PA (13.8k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    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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