CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Williamstown

Massachusetts · 4,791 residents · 3.398 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Williamstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $174,400. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,791
+1%vs 2000
vs 4,754 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,410 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 22.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Williamstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,388
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,223 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,455
−40%vs 2000
vs $20,859 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$174,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $147,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$487
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $518 in 2000
US average: $450
62.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
37.4% rent
5.9
+62%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score28.6%(1,360)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,300)
Black4.6%(220)
Hispanic / Latino3%(146)
Asian4.4%(209)
Other1.3%(62)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,417)
30
+3%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.1%
−15.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
27.6%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Williamstown

Head to head

Compare Williamstown to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Williamstown, Massachusetts has about 4,791 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Williamstown, Massachusetts earns about $29,388 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 $174,400, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

About 45.1% 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 8.7% of people in Williamstown, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →