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Williamson

Georgia · 681 residents · 1.345 sq mi
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Williamson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,063. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 384 residents. 18% 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 $163,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
35.0
−5%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2493925366798221990201020202024Williamson
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,063
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,712 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,694
+140%since 2000
from $13,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(607)
Black4.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian1%(7)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score20.9%(142)
Diversity Score
21
−35%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2013
from 60.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson, Georgia?

Williamson, Georgia has about 681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamson, Georgia?

The typical household in Williamson, Georgia earns about $69,063 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 $163,100, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson, Georgia?

About 17.9% 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 8.9% 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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