Williamsport, MD Demographics

A map of Williamsport's Population by Race

Williamsport, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,949, a decrease from the 2,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.4% White, 7.3% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williamsport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williamsport has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williamsport, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 31.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamsport is ranked the 288th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Williamsport was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamsport's White Population

1,606 residents of Williamsport, or 82.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamsport is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Williamsport ranks 136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsport's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Williamsport's population has decreased from 88.0% to 82.4%.

Williamsport is more White than neighboring Halfway (79.6% White), and Wilson-Conococheague (78.9% White). Williamsport is less White than neighboring Kemps Mill (83.7% White), Downsville (100% White), and Pinesburg (100% White).

Williamsport's Black Population

143 residents of Williamsport, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamsport is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Williamsport ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsport's Black population has grown by an estimated 74.4%. Black residents' share of Williamsport's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.3%.

Williamsport is more Black than neighboring Kemps Mill (0% Black), Downsville (0% Black), Pinesburg (0% Black), and Halfway (2.3% Black). Williamsport is less Black than neighboring Wilson-Conococheague (8.4% Black).

Williamsport's Asian Population

3 residents of Williamsport, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williamsport is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Williamsport ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Asian residents' share of Williamsport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Williamsport is more Asian than neighboring Downsville (0% Asian), and Pinesburg (0% Asian). Williamsport is less Asian than neighboring Kemps Mill (16.3% Asian), Halfway (2.3% Asian), and Wilson-Conococheague (2.6% Asian).

Williamsport's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Williamsport, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamsport is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Williamsport ranks 406th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsport's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Williamsport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Williamsport is more Hispanic than neighboring Kemps Mill (0% Hispanic), Downsville (0% Hispanic), and Pinesburg (0% Hispanic). Williamsport is less Hispanic than neighboring Halfway (8% Hispanic), and Wilson-Conococheague (9.5% Hispanic).

Williamsport's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Williamsport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williamsport is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamsport ranks 429th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamsport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Williamsport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kemps Mill (0% Native American/Other), Downsville (0% Native American/Other), Pinesburg (0% Native American/Other), and Wilson-Conococheague (0% Native American/Other). Williamsport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Halfway (0.3% Native American/Other).

Williamsport's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Williamsport, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamsport is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Williamsport ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamsport's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.2%.

Williamsport is more Multiracial than neighboring Kemps Mill (0% Multiracial), Downsville (0% Multiracial), Pinesburg (0% Multiracial), and Wilson-Conococheague (0.6% Multiracial). Williamsport is less Multiracial than neighboring Halfway (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.