Ulysses borough, Pennsylvania
Ulysses borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ulysses borough is a geographic entity located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 583. The land area covers 4.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 583 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 226 | ±46 | 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 | 250 | ±48 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 226 | ±46 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $104,200 | ±$58,443 |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | ±$257 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,063 | ±$21,206 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,660 | ±$7,326 |
| Poverty Rate | 22% | ±8.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 116 | ±57 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 202 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77% | ±10.8% |
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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BOROUGH OF ULYSSES
GUS Population: 585 (2024)
ID: 209267
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ULYSSES BOROUGH
518 MAIN ST, ULYSSES PA 16948
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GUS Population: 15,993 (2024)
ID: 173736
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN
1 NORTH MAIN ST, STE 207, COUDERSPORT PA 16915
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Ulysses | PK-06 | Ulysses, PA | |
| Regular School Ulysses | 07-12 | Ulysses, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Coudersport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Coudersport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Westfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Galeton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Galeton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | TROUPSBURG, NY | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | GENESEE, PA | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-17 | COUDERSPORT, 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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Alfred University
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College | 24.3 mi away | One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802-1205 |
6078712111
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ULYSSES LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 401 NORTH MAIN ST, ULYSSES, PA, 16948 |
(814) 848-7226
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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College | 24.4 mi away | 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802 |
8004253733
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GENESEE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 301 MAIN STREET, GENESEE, PA, 16923 |
(814) 228-3328
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WHITESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 500 MAIN STREET, WHITESVILLE, NY, 14897 |
(607) 356-3645
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WESTFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 147 MAPLE ST, WESTFIELD, PA, 16950 |
(814) 367-5411
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GALETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 5 PARK LANE, GALETON, PA, 16922 |
(814) 435-2321
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COUDERSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 502 PARK AVE, COUDERSPORT, PA, 16915 |
(814) 274-9382
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KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 112 E MAIN ST., KNOXVILLE, PA, 16928 |
(814) 326-4448
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ANDOVER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 40 MAIN STREET, ANDOVER, NY, 14806 |
(607) 478-8442
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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 OSWAYO 1 ENE, PA US, located 13.1 miles from Ulysses borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 10.9° | 20.7° | 2.90" | 14.1" |
| February | 33.0° | 11.6° | 22.3° | 2.15" | 12.3" |
| March | 42.2° | 19.0° | 30.6° | 2.96" | 11.3" |
| April | 55.0° | 29.2° | 42.1° | 3.72" | 1.9" |
| May | 67.5° | 40.1° | 53.8° | 3.66" | 0.2" |
| June | 75.1° | 49.9° | 62.5° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.9° | 52.9° | 65.9° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.7° | 51.5° | 64.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.5° | 44.8° | 57.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 35.0° | 46.9° | 4.01" | 0.7" |
| November | 45.9° | 25.7° | 35.8° | 3.24" | 5.1" |
| December | 34.8° | 19.0° | 26.9° | 3.08" | 14.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Genesee CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Westfield borough | Borough | 11.1 mi | — |
| Sabinsville CDP | CDP | 11.9 mi | — |
| Galeton borough | Borough | 12.9 mi | — |
| Oswayo borough | Borough | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210578240. • 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.