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Williams

Iowa · 427 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Williams has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $53,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

427
+25%since 1990
from 342 in 1990
1990 – 2025
503 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 403 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
−24%since 1990
from 51.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2803614435256061990201020202024Williams
2024369
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,000
+33%since 1990
from $12,046 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.5
+29%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(14)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(27)
6
+48%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−43%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, Iowa?

Williams, Iowa has about 427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Williams, Iowa?

The typical household in Williams, Iowa earns about $36,250 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 $53,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Williams, Iowa?

About 10.5% 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 2.2% 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 85 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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