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Iowa · 302 residents (2025 est.) · 0.849 sq mi
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Williams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−14%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+12%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2803614435256061990201020202024Williams
2024369
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,382
+109%since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−5%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(34)
Diversity Score35.7%(132)
Diversity Score
36
+468%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+140%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+35.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, Iowa?

Williams, Iowa has about 369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williams, Iowa?

The typical household in Williams, Iowa earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williams, Iowa expensive?

In Williams, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Williams, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Williams, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williams, Iowa?

About 9.5% of people in Williams, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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