Williamsport
City in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, with 27,754 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Duboistown, 1.2 miles S.
- 27,754residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.7 km²
- 3,162 / sq mipopulation density
- 17702ZIP code
About Williamsport
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,754. It is the principal city of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 114,000. Williamsport is the larger principal city of the Williamsport-Lock Haven Combined Statistical Area, which includes Lycoming and Clinton counties.
The city is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of North Central Pennsylvania. It is 177 miles (285 km) from Philadelphia, 199 miles (320 km) from Pittsburgh and 85 miles (137 km) from Harrisburg. It is known for its sports, arts scene and food. Williamsport was settled by Americans in the late 18th century, and began to prosper due to its lumber industry. In 1930, the city's population reached a high of 45,729 but since the Great Depression it has declined by approximately 40 percent to 27,754 in 2020.
As county seat, Williamsport has the county courthouse, county prison, sheriff's office headquarters and federal courthouse, all downtown. It is also home to two institutions of higher learning, the Pennsylvania College of Technology, also known as Penn College, and Lycoming College. Williamsport is the birthplace of Little League Baseball. South Williamsport, a town across the West Branch Susquehanna River, is the headquarters of Little League Baseball and annually hosts the Little League World Series in late summer. Other points of interest include the Hiawatha riverboat, Millionaires' Row, Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, the Community Arts Center, the Genetti Hotel, the Susquehanna Riverwalk, and The Gallery at Penn College.
Williamsport is located 129.2 miles (207.9 km) northwest of Allentown and 86.3 miles (138.9 km) north of Harrisburg.
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Living in Williamsport
- Median household income
- $48,851
- Median home value
- $154,300
- Median rent
- $855/mo
- Median age
- 31.5
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Williamsport had 27,754 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,754 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,162 per sq mi (1,221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williamsport at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lycoming County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,754 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.78 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2400° N, 77.0356° W |
| ZIP code | 17702 |
| Official website | cityofwilliamsport.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4285312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williamsport
- Duboistown1.2 mi S
- Garden View1.3 mi NW
- South Williamsport2.0 mi E
- Old Lycoming2.8 mi NW
- Faxon3.2 mi E
- Armstrong3.3 mi S
- Loyalsock3.4 mi NE
- Kenmar4.3 mi E
- Bastress5.4 mi SW
- Susquehanna5.6 mi SW
- Hepburn6.1 mi N
- Woodward6.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Williamsport
What county is Williamsport in?
Williamsport is in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Williamsport, PA?
27,754 people lived in Williamsport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williamsport, PA?
The ZIP code of Williamsport is 17702.
What is the elevation of Williamsport?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williamsport?
Duboistown (1.2 mi), Garden View (1.3 mi), South Williamsport (2.0 mi), Old Lycoming (2.8 mi), Faxon (3.2 mi).
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