Williamsport, PA Demographics

A map of Williamsport's Population by Race

Williamsport, Pennsylvania had a population of 27,754 in 2020. It was 71.3% White, 15.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Williamsport, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is the 22nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Williamsport's White Population

19,789 residents of Williamsport identify as White, or 71.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Williamsport roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is ranked #1719 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Williamsport is less White than neighboring Duboistown (91.2% White), Garden View (89.1% White), South Williamsport (90.8% White), Faxon (88.2% White), and Kenmar (84.1% White).

Williamsport's Black Population

4,361 residents of Williamsport identify as Black, or 15.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williamsport slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Williamsport is more Black than neighboring Duboistown (0.6% Black), Garden View (3.1% Black), South Williamsport (2.2% Black), Faxon (1.9% Black), and Kenmar (6.7% Black).

Williamsport's Asian Population

292 residents of Williamsport identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williamsport roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is ranked #535 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Williamsport is more Asian than neighboring Duboistown (0.4% Asian), and South Williamsport (0.7% Asian). Williamsport is less Asian than neighboring Garden View (1.3% Asian), Faxon (1.6% Asian), and Kenmar (2.2% Asian).

Williamsport's Hispanic Population

1,166 residents of Williamsport identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williamsport roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is ranked #546 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Williamsport is more Hispanic than neighboring Duboistown (1.8% Hispanic), Garden View (1.7% Hispanic), South Williamsport (1.4% Hispanic), Faxon (3% Hispanic), and Kenmar (1.4% Hispanic).

Williamsport's Native American/Other Population

214 residents of Williamsport identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williamsport roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is ranked #262 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Williamsport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Duboistown (0.5% Native American/Other), Garden View (0.5% Native American/Other), South Williamsport (0.3% Native American/Other), and Kenmar (0.6% Native American/Other). Williamsport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Faxon (1% Native American/Other).

Williamsport's Multiracial Population

1,932 residents of Williamsport identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williamsport roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Williamsport is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Williamsport is more Multiracial than neighboring Duboistown (5.5% Multiracial), Garden View (4.4% Multiracial), South Williamsport (4.5% Multiracial), Faxon (4.2% Multiracial), and Kenmar (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.