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Williams

Iowa · 344 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Williams has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
−19%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2803614435256061990201020202024Williams
2024369
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,175
+14%since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(340)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(15)
Diversity Score10.5%(36)
Diversity Score
11
+67%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, Iowa?

Williams, Iowa has about 344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williams, Iowa?

The typical household in Williams, Iowa earns about $35,625 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Williams, Iowa?

About 6.8% 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 7.1% 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 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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