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Williamson

Iowa · 120 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 1% 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 $53,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−26%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
315 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
961321682042401990201020202024Williamson
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,203
+36%since 2000
from $10,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance26.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(7)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.2%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson, Iowa?

Williamson, Iowa has about 120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Williamson, Iowa expensive?

In Williamson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,300.

How educated are people in Williamson, Iowa?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Williamson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamson, Iowa?

About 13.8% of people in Williamson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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