Bastress township, Pennsylvania
Bastress township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bastress township is a geographic entity located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 516. The land area covers 9.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 516 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 221 | ±48 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 240 | ±52 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 221 | ±48 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | $285,500 | ±$26,379 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,813 | ±$18,522 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,916 | ±$6,026 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 36 | ±22 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 294 | ±94 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.4% | ±5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BASTRESS
GUS Population: 522 (2024)
ID: 174580
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECY TREAS
6585 JACKS HOLLOW RD, WILLIAMSPORT PA 17702-8807
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GUS Population: 113,236 (2024)
ID: 194490
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
48 W 3RD ST, WILLIAMSPORT PA 17701-6536
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jersey Shore, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Montoursville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | South Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Montoursville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Cogan Station, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Milton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jersey Shore, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
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College | 5.6 mi away | One College Ave, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799 |
5703263761
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JAMES V BROWN LIBRARY BOOK BUS
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 19 E FRONT ST., WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17707 |
(570) 326-0536
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Lycoming College
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College | 7.2 mi away | One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5192 |
5703214000
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 19 EAST 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701 |
(570) 326-0536
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg
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College | 18.5 mi away | 7495 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5702863058
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 19 EAST 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701 |
(570) 326-0536
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Bucknell University
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College | 20.1 mi away | One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5705772000
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY STORY MOBILE
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 19 E 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701 |
(570) 326-0536
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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career
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College Vocational | 20.3 mi away | 15 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA, 17847 |
5707684960
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JERSEY SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 110 OLIVER STREET, JERSEY SHORE, PA, 17740 |
(570) 398-9891
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILLIAMSPORT 2, PA US, located 7.9 miles from Bastress township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6° | 20.5° | 28.1° | 2.99" | 8.7" |
| February | 39.1° | 21.9° | 30.5° | 2.39" | 8.6" |
| March | 48.9° | 29.1° | 39.0° | 3.29" | 5.7" |
| April | 62.5° | 39.2° | 50.9° | 3.62" | 0.8" |
| May | 73.5° | 49.7° | 61.6° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 58.9° | 70.1° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 63.2° | 74.4° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.7° | 62.2° | 72.9° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 54.7° | 65.5° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 43.2° | 53.4° | 3.69" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.8° | 33.3° | 42.1° | 3.09" | 1.6" |
| December | 39.8° | 25.7° | 32.7° | 3.26" | 7.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oval CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Duboistown borough | Borough | 4.6 mi | — |
| Williamsport city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Garden View CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| South Williamsport borough | Borough | 6.5 mi | — |
| Rauchtown CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208104424. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.