Williamsport, Pickaway County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Williamsport, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Williamsport, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Williamsport, Ohio. The estimated population of Williamsport, Ohio is 1,001 people, with a median age of 36.8.

We can look at the total population in Williamsport over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,001
+4.05%
-11.73%
2020
962
+0.31%
-
2019
959
+0.42%
-
2018
955
-15.78% -
2017
1,134
- -

Population of Williamsport, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.5%
97.2%
-7.92%
Black/African American
1.5%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
0.8%
+237.50%
Asian
1.8%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
2%
+125.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Williamsport, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.8 -3.41% 37.4 -8.11% 36.7 0%
2020 38.1 +8.86% 40.7 +22.22% 36.7 +3.09%
2019 35 0% 33.3 -5.13% 35.6 +2.01%
2018 35 +7.69% 35.1 +9.35% 34.9 +4.18%
2017 32.5 - 32.1 - 33.5 -

The median age of Williamsport, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 103 -55.47% 109 -9.55% 56 84
10 to 19 92 -1.48% 115 -65.64% 74 55
20 to 29 52 +20.83% 55 -28.88% 55 37
30 to 39 75 -25.37% 99 +23.53% 54 118
40 to 49 57 +22.94% 73 -25.63% 71 53
50 to 59 57 -62.64% 81 -10.59% 27 69
60 to 69 36 +105.81% 41 +114.65% 90 86
70+ 40 2.92% 49 -33.77% 38 34

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Williamsport, Ohio is $54,750.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Williamsport.

  • Under 25
    $60,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,306.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Williamsport, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Williamsport, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Williamsport, Ohio is currently $63,886.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.62% of households in Williamsport are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Williamsport against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Williamsport is $27,633.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Williamsport by the total population of Williamsport.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Williamsport, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Williamsport to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Williamsport that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Williamsport over the age of 16 is 777.

Of those people, a total of 62.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Williamsport is 57.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 45 57.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 45 93.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 47 100.00% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 96 63.50% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 125 81.60% 9.80%
45 to 54 years 111 82.90% 13.00%
55 to 59 years 60 43.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 118 54.20% 21.90%
65 to 74 years 111 26.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 19 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Williamsport. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 710 62.00% 9.10%
Black or African American 12 58.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 25 48.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 12 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 710 62.00% 9.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Williamsport as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Williamsport is 449, with median earnings of $42,548.00.

Women in Williamsport, Ohio earning approximately 70.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 449 $42,548.00
Male 249 $49,250.00
Female 200 $34,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 62 $68,333.00
Business and Financial 24 $34,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $25,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 13 $18,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $17,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $21,875.00
Sales 16 $68,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $41,458.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 59 $52,396.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $35,313.00
Production 32 $39,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7 $69,375.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 30 $76,250.00 32 $34,375.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 21 $33,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 7 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 28 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 13 $18,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $16,250.00 12 $17,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 15 $21,875.00
Sales 6 $0.00 10 $15,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $68,295.00 25 $40,313.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 59 $52,396.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $35,313.00 0 $0.00
Production 25 $72,768.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7 $69,375.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 382 households in Williamsport, with an average household size of 2.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 258 families in Williamsport with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 187 10 61 124
Average Household Size 2.88 5.4 4.07 1.29
Total Families 187 10 61 0
Average Household Size 2.86 4.9 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 258 families in Williamsport, 20.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Williamsport:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 426 housing units in Williamsport, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 382 89.67%
Vacant 44 10.33%

21.36% of the total 426 housing units in Williamsport are rental units. This is approximately 91 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 274 are occupied by the owner - or 64.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Williamsport is $654.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Williamsport that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    17
  • Less than $500
    22
  • $500 to $999
    46
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Williamsport is $120,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Williamsport that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    13
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    77
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    107
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    57
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    11
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    9
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Williamsport. The chart below shows the number of properties in Williamsport that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    132
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    43
  • 1960 to 1969
    55
  • 1970 to 1979
    28
  • 1980 to 1989
    50
  • 1990 to 1999
    73
  • 2000 to 2009
    18
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Williamsport that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    10
  • 1 vehicle available
    101
  • 2 vehicles available
    153
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    118

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Williamsport get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Williamsport that commute to work in a particular way.

38.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Williamsport.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    23
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    37
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    9
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    40
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    44
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    21
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    24
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    11
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    41
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    83
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Williamsport, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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