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Williamstown

Kentucky · 3,925 residents · 16.843 sq mi
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Williamstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,602. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,925
+22%since 2000
from 3,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Williamstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,602
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,764
+16%since 2000
from $17,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,142)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(47)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(156)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,695)
Black1.7%(68)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(111)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other3.2%(126)
Diversity Score18.4%(722)
Diversity Score
18
+280%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Kentucky?

Williamstown, Kentucky has about 3,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Williamstown, Kentucky earns about $38,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamstown, Kentucky expensive?

In Williamstown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $109,500, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Kentucky?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Williamstown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamstown, Kentucky?

About 17.4% of people in Williamstown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamstown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamstown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 885 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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