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Williams

Arizona · 3,202 residents · 43.829 sq mi
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Williams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,202
+13%since 2000
from 2,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Williams
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,873
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,387
+44%since 2000
from $16,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+53%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(1,713)
Black2.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(919)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(1,776)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,791)
Black1.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino34%(1,089)
Asian1.6%(51)
Other6.2%(199)
Diversity Score70%(2,243)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, Arizona?

Williams, Arizona has about 3,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williams, Arizona?

The typical household in Williams, Arizona earns about $55,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williams, Arizona expensive?

In Williams, Arizona, the median home is worth about $257,000, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Williams, Arizona?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Williams, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williams, Arizona?

About 17.7% of people in Williams, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 741 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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