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Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania has a population of 113,570, the 29th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $64,412 and the median home value is $195,600. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Lycoming County Quick Facts

Population 113,570
Median Household Income $64,412
Median Home Value $195,600
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 41.3 years
Homeownership Rate 69.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
High School Graduation 91.1%
Cities/Places 10
Population 113,570 29th of 67
Median Income $64,412 15% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Unemployment 5.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
59.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

21out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Lycoming County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Williamsport city27,629$49,36325.2%$146,500
South Williamsport borough6,216$66,8109.5%$186,000
Montoursville borough4,711$60,51411.0%$196,300
Jersey Shore borough4,133$73,9424.7%$148,500
Muncy borough2,687$84,0968.7%$190,400
Hughesville borough2,439$63,40918.2%$201,300
Duboistown borough1,404$82,1888.4%$187,700
Montgomery borough1,379$56,4908.5%$126,200
Picture Rocks borough718$92,3217.1%$185,900
Salladasburg borough188$60,0009.6%$152,500

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Population Overview

Lycoming County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 113,570. It is the 29th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lycoming County is 41.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lycoming County is $64,412. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $195,600. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Lycoming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

Lycoming County has a population of 113,570, making it the 29th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Lycoming County?

The median household income in Lycoming County is $64,412 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

Lycoming County contains 10 Census-designated places.