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Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania has a population of 113,489, the 29th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $63,917 and the median home value is $202,200. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lycoming County Quick Facts

Population 113,489
Median Household Income $63,917
Median Home Value $202,200
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 41.4 years
Homeownership Rate 69.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
High School Graduation 91.5%
Cities/Places 15
Population 113,489 29th of 67
Median Income $63,917 18% lower than state
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Lycoming County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population113,570113,489-0.1%
Median household income$64,412$63,917-0.8%
Median home value$195,600$202,200+3.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%
$25K-$50K 20.7%
$50K-$100K 33.3%
$100K+ 28.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.7%
$10K-$15K
4.0%
$15K-$20K
4.3%
$20K-$25K
4.6%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
5.0%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
8.7%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
14.1%
$100K-$125K
9.5%
$125K-$150K
5.8%
$150K-$200K
8.0%
$200K+
5.1%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $913/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Lycoming County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Williamsport27,612$48,85125.4%$154,300
South Williamsport6,211$64,5834.3%$180,800
Kenmar5,077$58,85712.5%$225,200
Montoursville4,706$59,9199.8%$208,200
Jersey Shore4,121$72,3617.0%$153,000
Muncy2,720$85,5888.4%$193,800
Garden View2,637$52,22217.5%$166,400
Hughesville2,274$64,91716.5%$208,700
Montgomery1,564$63,9365.3%$145,900
Duboistown1,403$81,87511.7%$194,800
Faxon727$51,4064.0%$204,500
Picture Rocks716$94,8216.3%$191,100
Rauchtown586$70,00013.1%$194,200
Oval478$80,67319.9%$231,100
Salladasburg223$61,1727.6%$119,400

Population Overview

Lycoming County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 113,489. It is the 29th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lycoming County is 41.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lycoming County is $63,917. This is 18% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $202,200. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Lycoming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lycoming County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

Lycoming County has a population of 113,489, 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 $63,917 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?

Lycoming County contains 15 Census-designated places.