Williamsport is a city located in Maryland. With a 2020 population of 2,104, it is the 69th largest city in Maryland and the 7407th largest city in the United States. Williamsport is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,137 in 2010. Williamsport reached it's highest population of 2,137 in 2012. Spanning over 1 miles, Williamsport has a population density of 2,140 people per square mile.
The average household income in Williamsport is $52,633 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $844 per month, and the median house value is $151,500. The median age in Williamsport is 43.8 years, 40.4 years for males, and 44.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamsport was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,059 | 90.95% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 4.42% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.27% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,016 | 2.12 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 496 | 1.22 | 28.6 |
| Married | 309 | 2.67 | 51.8 |
| Female | 132 | 3.24 | 15.9 |
| Male | 79 | 3.76 | 0 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 3.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 11.69% |
| High School Graduate | 714 | 44.40% |
| Some College | 320 | 19.90% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 10.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 4.23% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,515 | 1,270 | 210 |
| Black | 68 | 68 | 15 |
| Multiple Races | 7 | 7 | |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Native American | 6 | ||
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
97.49% of Williamsport residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.30% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,909 | 331 | 17.34% |
| Black | 100 | 38 | 38.00% |
| Multiple | 92 | 7 | 7.61% |
17.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.25%
Male Poverty Rate
19.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamsport is Black, with 38.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamsport is Multiple, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.30%.
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 8.97% |
| 2 or More | 7 | 100.00% |
11.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
99.07% of Williamsport residents were born in the United States, with 77.34% having been born in Maryland. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,104 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 2,105 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 2,106 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,109 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 2,110 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,114 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 2,122 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,132 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 2,137 | 35 | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 2,102 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 2,096 | 0.00% |