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Williamstown

Kentucky · 3,894 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 $40,886. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,200. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
3,894
+21%since 2000
from 3,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Williamstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,886
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,810
+10%since 2000
from $17,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,540)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(121)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other8.5%(330)
Diversity Score28.4%(1,105)
Diversity Score
28
+486%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Kentucky?

Williamstown, Kentucky has about 3,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Williamstown, Kentucky earns about $40,886 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 $141,200, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Kentucky?

About 15.6% 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 20.9% 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 854 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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