Williamsport is a city in Pennsylvania state in USA with a population of 28437 residents.. The poverty rate of Williamsport is 27.7%, which is 98% higher than national average. The typical household in Williamsport earns $41190 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 58.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Williamsport, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Williamsport remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Williamsport, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Williamsport is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Williamsport is $113200 , which is 51% lower than national average. While median income in Williamsport remained $41190, which is 39% lower than national average.