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Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1800 | 5,414 | — | |
1810 | 11,006 | 103.3% | |
1820 | 13,517 | 22.8% | |
1830 | 17,636 | 30.5% | |
1840 | 22,649 | 28.4% | |
1850 | 26,257 | 15.9% | |
1860 | 37,399 | 42.4% | |
1870 | 47,626 | 27.3% | |
1880 | 57,486 | 20.7% | |
1890 | 70,579 | 22.8% | |
1900 | 75,663 | 7.2% | |
1910 | 80,813 | 6.8% | |
1920 | 83,100 | 2.8% | |
1930 | 93,421 | 12.4% | |
1940 | 93,633 | 0.2% | |
1950 | 101,249 | 8.1% | |
1960 | 109,367 | 8.0% | |
1970 | 113,296 | 3.6% | |
1980 | 118,416 | 4.5% | |
1990 | 118,710 | 0.2% | |
2000 | 120,044 | 1.1% | |
2010 | 116,111 | −3.3% | |
2020 | 114,188 | −1.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 1790–1960 [8] 1900–1990 [9] 1990–2000 [10] 2010–2019 [11] [12] |
As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 120,044 people, 47,003 households, and 31,680 families residing in the county. The population density was 97 people per square mile (37 people/km2). There were 52,464 housing units at an average density of 42 units per square mile (16/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.9% White, 4.3% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 38.5% were of German, 11.7% American, 9.0% Irish, 7.4% Italian and 7.3% English ancestry.
There were 47,003 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
Race | Num. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
White (NH) | 99,687 | 87.3% |
Black or African American (NH) | 5,672 | 5% |
Native American (NH) | 191 | 0.2% |
Asian (NH) | 923 | 0.81% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 27 | 0.02% |
Other/Mixed (NH) | 5,314 | 4.7% |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,374 | 2.1% |
For the past century, Lycoming County has been reliably Republican, going Democrat only in the Democratic landslides of 1936 and 1964.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2024 | 41,961 | 70.11% | 17,216 | 28.77% | 669 | 1.12% |
2020 | 41,462 | 69.80% | 16,971 | 28.57% | 964 | 1.62% |
2016 | 35,627 | 69.68% | 13,020 | 25.46% | 2,484 | 4.86% |
2012 | 30,658 | 65.69% | 15,203 | 32.58% | 808 | 1.73% |
2008 | 30,280 | 61.24% | 18,381 | 37.17% | 786 | 1.59% |
2004 | 33,961 | 67.81% | 15,681 | 31.31% | 439 | 0.88% |
2000 | 27,137 | 62.83% | 14,663 | 33.95% | 1,393 | 3.23% |
1996 | 21,535 | 54.88% | 13,516 | 34.44% | 4,190 | 10.68% |
1992 | 20,536 | 47.57% | 13,315 | 30.84% | 9,321 | 21.59% |
1988 | 24,792 | 64.00% | 13,528 | 34.92% | 415 | 1.07% |
1984 | 28,498 | 68.02% | 13,147 | 31.38% | 250 | 0.60% |
1980 | 23,415 | 57.74% | 14,609 | 36.02% | 2,529 | 6.24% |
1976 | 22,648 | 53.82% | 18,635 | 44.28% | 799 | 1.90% |
1972 | 28,913 | 68.70% | 11,999 | 28.51% | 1,175 | 2.79% |
1968 | 23,830 | 54.70% | 16,888 | 38.76% | 2,848 | 6.54% |
1964 | 19,011 | 42.30% | 25,879 | 57.58% | 55 | 0.12% |
1960 | 30,083 | 62.05% | 18,351 | 37.85% | 48 | 0.10% |
1956 | 27,030 | 66.67% | 13,490 | 33.28% | 20 | 0.05% |
1952 | 25,753 | 61.60% | 15,870 | 37.96% | 184 | 0.44% |
1948 | 19,118 | 57.18% | 13,692 | 40.95% | 626 | 1.87% |
1944 | 19,886 | 55.64% | 15,658 | 43.81% | 197 | 0.55% |
1940 | 21,423 | 53.62% | 18,363 | 45.96% | 167 | 0.42% |
1936 | 18,315 | 47.83% | 19,376 | 50.60% | 599 | 1.56% |
1932 | 16,212 | 55.43% | 11,499 | 39.31% | 1,539 | 5.26% |
1928 | 28,720 | 79.48% | 7,132 | 19.74% | 285 | 0.79% |
1924 | 14,039 | 58.70% | 6,857 | 28.67% | 3,020 | 12.63% |
1920 | 10,570 | 56.72% | 5,853 | 31.41% | 2,212 | 11.87% |
1916 | 6,010 | 41.53% | 6,640 | 45.88% | 1,823 | 12.60% |
1912 | 1,631 | 11.00% | 6,039 | 40.73% | 7,157 | 48.27% |
1908 | 8,708 | 50.78% | 7,144 | 41.66% | 1,298 | 7.57% |
1904 | 8,928 | 52.89% | 6,424 | 38.06% | 1,527 | 9.05% |
1900 | 7,750 | 47.53% | 7,427 | 45.55% | 1,127 | 6.91% |
1896 | 8,097 | 48.58% | 7,340 | 44.04% | 1,231 | 7.39% |
1892 | 5,736 | 40.30% | 7,532 | 52.92% | 966 | 6.79% |
1888 | 6,591 | 45.34% | 7,467 | 51.37% | 478 | 3.29% |
1884 | 5,355 | 45.25% | 5,900 | 49.86% | 579 | 4.89% |
1880 | 4,955 | 41.41% | 6,416 | 53.61% | 596 | 4.98% |
Data from EdNA database maintained by Pennsylvania Department of Education, July 2012
There are six public libraries in Lycoming County:
There are also four Link libraries in the county.
There are only two public use airports in the county. The Williamsport Regional Airport has commercial flights to Washington D.C., [20] and a FBO for private jets and charters. There is also the Jersey Shore Airport, which only has a grass runway and can only handle light aircraft.
There are three Pennsylvania state parks in Lycoming County:
There are parts of two Pennsylvania state forests in Lycoming County:
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Lycoming County:
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Lycoming County. [21]
†county seat
Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
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1 | † Williamsport | City | 29,381 |
2 | South Williamsport | Borough | 6,379 |
3 | Montoursville | Borough | 4,615 |
4 | Jersey Shore | Borough | 4,361 |
5 | Kenmar | CDP | 4,124 |
6 | Garden View | CDP | 2,503 |
7 | Muncy | Borough | 2,477 |
8 | Hughesville | Borough | 2,128 |
9 | Montgomery | Borough | 1,579 |
10 | Faxon | CDP | 1,395 |
11 | Duboistown | Borough | 1,205 |
12 | Rauchtown (mostly in Clinton County ) | CDP | 726 |
13 | Picture Rocks | Borough | 678 |
14 | Oval | CDP | 361 |
15 | Salladasburg | Borough | 238 |
Fairfield Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,833 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Jersey Shore is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 15 miles (24 km) west by south of Williamsport. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the past, Jersey Shore held farms, railroad shops, cigar factories, a foundry, and a large silk mill. The population was 4,158 at the 2020 census.
Loyalsock Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,561 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the second largest municipality in Lycoming County, in terms of population, behind the county seat, Williamsport.
Mill Creek Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 580 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Montoursville is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The 2020 census reported its population as 4,745. It forms part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Williamsport Regional Airport is in Montoursville.
Muncy Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,177 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Muncy Creek Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,575 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated village of Clarkstown is in Muncy Creek Township.
Nippenose Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 662 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Plunketts Creek Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It includes the villages of Barbours and Proctor. The population was 595 at the 2020 census, down from 684 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Loyalsock Creek is a 64-mile-long (103 km) tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River located chiefly in Sullivan and Lycoming counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. As the crow flies, Lycoming County is about 130 miles (209 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 165 miles (266 km) east-northeast of Pittsburgh.
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This article details a history of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
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Plunketts Creek is an approximately 6.2-mile-long (10 km) tributary of Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming and Sullivan counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Two unincorporated villages and a hamlet are on the creek, and its watershed drains 23.6 square miles (61 km2) in parts of five townships. The creek is a part of the Chesapeake Bay drainage basin via Loyalsock Creek and the West Branch Susquehanna and Susquehanna Rivers.
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