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Williamstown

Massachusetts · 5,070 residents · 3.398 sq mi
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Williamstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $439,300. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,070
+7%since 2000
from 4,754 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,492 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 1,234 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
21.9
−1%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Williamstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(159)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(185)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(219)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1920.3%(1,027)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2426.3%(1,335)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.8%(295)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.7%(288)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(427)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.3%(371)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(409)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(246)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(109)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,917
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,223 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,390
+137%since 2000
from $20,859 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.592
+13%since 2010
from 0.523 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−13%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Williamstown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(4,031)
Black3.7%(176)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(173)
Asian4.8%(226)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(3,628)
Black5.5%(278)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(318)
Asian7.7%(388)
Other9%(458)
Diversity Score
58
+63%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.3%(118)
Dominican0.7%(35)
Cuban0.4%(22)
Costa Rican0.4%(18)
Mexican0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Korean2%(99)
Asian Indian1.7%(86)
Chinese1.7%(84)
Vietnamese0.9%(44)
Bangladeshi0.2%(10)
Taiwanese0.2%(9)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Irish15%(758)
English11.8%(600)
German9.9%(500)
Scottish5.6%(285)
Polish5.4%(275)
French3.9%(199)
Russian3.5%(175)
American3.4%(172)
Italian3.2%(162)
Swedish2.4%(124)
West Indian2.2%(112)
Croatian2%(100)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.6%(79)
Dutch1.5%(78)
Austrian1.5%(74)
Welsh1.4%(73)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(47)
Ukrainian0.9%(45)
Hungarian0.8%(41)
Swiss0.6%(28)
Portuguese0.5%(26)
Greek0.4%(18)
Norwegian0.4%(18)
Finnish0.3%(17)
British0.3%(14)
Serbian0.3%(14)
Arab0.2%(12)
Palestinian0.2%(12)
Jamaican0.2%(12)
Latvian0.2%(10)
Ethiopian0.2%(9)
Danish0.2%(8)
Romanian0.1%(7)
Czech0.1%(6)
Iranian0.1%(6)
Slovak0.1%(4)
Kenyan0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
54.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
39.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married62.8%(1,286)
Married23.9%(489)
Widowed5%(103)
Divorced8.3%(170)
Women 15+
Never married60.6%(1,491)
Married20.7%(508)
Widowed5%(123)
Divorced13.7%(337)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Williamstown, Massachusetts has about 5,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Williamstown, Massachusetts earns about $97,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamstown, Massachusetts expensive?

In Williamstown, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $439,300, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

About 75.4% of adults age 25 and over in Williamstown, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

About 18.0% of people in Williamstown, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamstown, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamstown, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 279 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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