Williamstown borough, Pennsylvania
Williamstown borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Williamstown borough is a geographic entity located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,298. The land area covers 0.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,298 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 572 | ±60 | 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 | 638 | ±62 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 572 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $100,700 | ±$7,123 |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,757 | ±$3,461 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,370 | ±$3,245 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 304 | ±111 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.7% | ±5.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 536 | ±94 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±4.1% |
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 WILLIAMSTOWN
GUS Population: 1,301 (2024)
ID: 111950
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
PO BOX 44, WILLIAMSTOWN PA 17098-0044
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GUS Population: 293,029 (2024)
ID: 173720
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PO BOX 1295, HARRISBURG PA 17108-1295
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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 | Lebanon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Valley View, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Trevorton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Klingerstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mount Carmel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mount Carmel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Mount Carmel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Fredericksburg, 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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Lebanon Valley College
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College | 18.1 mi away | 101 N College Ave, Annville, PA, 17003-1400 |
7178676100
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TOWER-PORTER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 230 E GRAND AVE, TOWER CITY, PA, 17980 |
(717) 647-4900
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Champ's Barber School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 19.6 mi away | 37 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, 17042-0001 |
7172775037
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NORTHERN DAUPHIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 683 MAIN ST., LYKENS, PA, 17048 |
(717) 453-9315
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Susquehanna University
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College | 20.2 mi away | 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1025 |
5703740101
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TRI VALLEY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 633 EAST MAIN ST, HEGINS, PA, 17938 |
(570) 682-8922
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Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
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College | 20.5 mi away | 191 Performance Road, Sunbury, PA, 17801 |
5709880700
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ELIZABETHVILLE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 80 NORTH MARKET STREET, ELIZABETHVILLE, PA, 17023 |
(717) 362-9825
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Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 21.3 mi away | 1776 Quentin Rd Cedar Crest Sq, Lebanon, PA, 17042 |
8009204593
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TREMONT AREA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 19 NORTH PINE STREET, TREMONT, PA, 17981 |
(570) 695-3325
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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 DEHART DAM, PA US, located 10.8 miles from Williamstown borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 20.0° | 28.4° | 3.59" | 8.4" |
| February | 39.7° | 20.7° | 30.2° | 2.83" | 8.3" |
| March | 48.5° | 27.6° | 38.1° | 3.88" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 37.3° | 49.2° | 4.46" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.2° | 47.0° | 59.1° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 56.3° | 67.8° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 60.1° | 71.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 59.1° | 70.6° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 5.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 41.2° | 52.4° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.2° | 32.4° | 42.3° | 3.30" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.6° | 25.1° | 33.4° | 4.01" | 4.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wiconsico CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Tower City borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Reinerton CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Lykens borough | Borough | 4.4 mi | — |
| Orwin CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204385320. • 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.