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Williamson

Georgia · 765 residents (2025 est.) · 1.345 sq mi
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Williamson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,556. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 384 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $418,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 62% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 180%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
+129%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:765 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2493925366798221990201020202024Williamson
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,556
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,285
+233%since 2000
from $13,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+54.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+12%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,500
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
98
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(250)
Black13.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(545)
Black14.1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other2.6%(18)
Diversity Score42.3%(288)
Diversity Score
42
+31%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 60.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson, Georgia?

Williamson, Georgia has about 681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamson, Georgia?

The typical household in Williamson, Georgia earns about $125,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamson, Georgia expensive?

In Williamson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $418,500, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson, Georgia?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Williamson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamson, Georgia?

About 3.7% of people in Williamson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 384 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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