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South Williamson

Kentucky · 562 residents · 1.974 sq mi
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South Williamson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $215,300. Households here earn about 87% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−1%since 2019
from 569 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
285 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 288 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
−29%since 2019
from 61.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
264375487598709201020202024South Williamson
2024472
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,902
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,656 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,907
+26%since 2019
from $34,796 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $220,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−62%since 2019
from 5.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.9%(45)
Other6.3%(36)
Diversity Score31.8%(181)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(510)
Black2.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian4.1%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(97)
Diversity Score
17
−46%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
−42%since 2019
from 48.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 39.2% in 2019
Female
58.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
Foreign born
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Williamson, Kentucky?

South Williamson, Kentucky has about 562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Williamson, Kentucky?

The typical household in South Williamson, Kentucky earns about $97,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Williamson, Kentucky expensive?

In South Williamson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $215,300.

How educated are people in South Williamson, Kentucky?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Williamson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Williamson, Kentucky?

About 17.8% of people in South Williamson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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