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Population Review

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania is 113,570 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $64,412, the median home value is $195,600, and the median age is 41.3.

The population of Lycoming County has declined 2.6% since 2010 (116,215 → 113,236), a -0.19% annualized rate.

Lycoming County within Pennsylvania · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

113,570

Population

-0.19%

Annual growth

92

People / sq mi

$64,412

Median Income

$195,600

Median Home Value

Lycoming County covers 1,229 sq mi of land at 92.4 people per square mile.

About Lycoming County, PA

Lycoming County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 113,570. It ranks #29 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 41.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Lycoming County is $64,412, below the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $195,600, with monthly rent averaging $887. The homeownership rate of 69.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lycoming County reflects 24.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.9 minutes each way.

Lycoming County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lycoming County had a population of 116,215 in 2010 and 113,236 in 2024, a -2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 117,237 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.18%.

2012 · 117K20102024

113,236

Population (2024)

116,215

Population (2010)

117,237

Peak (2012)

-0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010116,215
2011116,747
2012117,237
2013116,626
2014116,331
2015115,644
2016114,958
2017114,146
2018114,175
2019113,581
2020114,130
2021113,576
2022113,223
2023113,282
2024113,236

Race & Ethnicity

White89.1%
Black or African American4.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.3

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
11.8%
55–59
7.0%
60–64
7.1%
65–74
11.9%
75–84
5.6%
85+
2.7%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$64,412$-11,669 vs state
Mean household income$83,918
Per-capita income$34,853
Poverty rate8.4%+0.3% vs state
Unemployment rate3.2%
Employment-to-population56.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.9%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
7.0%
Education & health care
6.8%
Retail trade
5.8%
Information
5.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.9%

The largest employment sector in Lycoming County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

3.5%

Carpool

77.5%

Public transit

7.5%

Work from home

20.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$195,600$-44,900 vs state

Median home value

$887

Median rent

69.2%

Homeownership rate

52,692

Total housing units

87.7%

Occupied

12.3%

Vacant

30.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.6%

With health insurance

91.7%

With broadband internet

14.4%

Foreign-born

8.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

96.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.1%

High School+

24.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania has a population of 113,570 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 92 people per square mile.

The population of Lycoming County has declined 2.6% since 2010 (116,215 → 113,236), a -0.19% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania is $64,412, with mean (average) household income of $83,918 and per-capita income of $34,853. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lycoming County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.1%), Black or African American (4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania is 41.3 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Lycoming County is $195,600 and median monthly rent is $887. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 52,692 total housing units, 12.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.