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Williams

California · 5,538 residents · 4.946 sq mi
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Williams has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,778. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,538
+51%since 2000
from 3,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+15%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Williams
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,778
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,723
+115%since 2000
from $11,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+12%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(914)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(2,613)
Asian1.1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(1,845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(789)
Black0.8%(47)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(4,467)
Asian1.6%(90)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score37.6%(2,084)
Diversity Score
38
−25%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
35.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, California?

Williams, California has about 5,538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williams, California?

The typical household in Williams, California earns about $72,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williams, California expensive?

In Williams, California, the median home is worth about $245,400, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Williams, California?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Williams, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williams, California?

About 12.1% of people in Williams, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,308 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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

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