County · Pennsylvania
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Lycoming County had 112,587 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 57 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 42 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 32 census tracts. GEOID 42081.
Lycoming County is the county of the Williamsport, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
112,587
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 114,188 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,489
Median household income
$63,917
±$2,280 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$202,200
±$5,768 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$913
±$25 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Lycoming County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 114,188 residents in Lycoming County. The Census Bureau estimates 112,587 for July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 113,489 over 1,229 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,489 | 13,018,639 | −841 |
| Households | 46,861±491 | 5,274,853 | +1,253 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.02 | 2.39 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 52,715±77 | 5,806,452 | −713 |
Lycoming County's population since 2000
From 120,044 in 2000 to 112,587 in 2025: down 6.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lycoming County?
Lycoming County holds 57 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 42 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Williamsport with 27,384 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lycoming County?
The median resident of Lycoming County is 41.4 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4±0.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 8.7% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1%±0.5 pts | 73.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 10.3% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±0.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.8%±1.1 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9%±0.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lycoming County earn?
Half of Lycoming County's 46,861 households earn less than $63,917 a year (±$2,280), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $66,754 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,917±$2,280 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,003±$2,962 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,479±$1,257 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.7%±3.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±1.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lycoming County?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Lycoming County's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,200 by its owner (±$5,768). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,200±$5,768 | $254,500 | +$10,458 |
| Median gross rent | $913±$25 | $1,209 | −$56 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3%±3.5 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,504±$35 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1%±1.5 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 52,715±77 | 5,806,452 | −713 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9%±1.4 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.6%±1.5 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lycoming County building?
Builders took permits for 69 new housing units across Lycoming County in 2025 (67 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lycoming County get to work?
77.2% of Lycoming County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±1.6 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±1.1 pts | 15.6% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±0.7 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lycoming County's census tracts?
Lycoming County is divided into 32 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,900 (Tract 4) to $99,556 (Tract 2).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lycoming County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 67 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 67 |
| Median home value | 34th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 67 |
| Median age | 48th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lycoming County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.