South Williamsport borough, Pennsylvania
South Williamsport borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
South Williamsport borough is a geographic entity located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,124. The land area covers 1.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,124 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,665 | ±168 | 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 | 2,803 | ±200 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,665 | ±168 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 138 | ±107 |
| Median Home Value | $180,800 | ±$16,014 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,067 | ±$75 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,583 | ±$7,534 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,766 | ±$5,343 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 269 | ±116 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,068 | ±235 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±3.7% |
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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GUS Population: 6,176 (2024)
ID: 194897
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BUILDING ADMINISTRATION SEC
329 W SOUTHERN AVE, SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PA 17702-7244
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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 South Williamsport | KG-04 | South Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School South Williamsport | 05-06 | South Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School South Williamsport | 07-12 | South Williamsport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Montoursville, 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-06 | Picture Rocks, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Cogan Station, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | LOGANTON, 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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Lycoming College
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College | 1.2 mi away | One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5192 |
5703214000
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 19 EAST 4TH ST, WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17701 |
(570) 326-0536
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
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College | 1.3 mi away | One College Ave, Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799 |
5703263761
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.9 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 | 18.1 mi away | 7495 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5702863058
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JAMES V.BROWN LIBRARY STORY MOBILE
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Library | 0.9 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 | 19.5 mi away | 15 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA, 17847 |
5707684960
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DR WILLIAM B KONKLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 384 BROAD ST, MONTOURSVILLE, PA, 17754 |
(570) 368-1840
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Bucknell University
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College | 20.0 mi away | One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5705772000
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JAMES V BROWN LIBRARY BOOK BUS
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 19 E FRONT ST., WILLIAMSPORT, PA, 17707 |
(570) 326-0536
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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 1.6 miles from South Williamsport borough. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Williamsport borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Duboistown borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Williamsport city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Faxon CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Kenmar CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Garden View CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208172648. • 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.