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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Williamstown

Massachusetts · 4,754 residents · 3.398 sq mi
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Williamstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,223. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $147,700. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,754
−1%since 1990
from 4,791 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,399 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,410 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.1
−1%since 1990
from 22.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Williamstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,223
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,388 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,859
+67%since 1990
from $12,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
35.3% rent
3.7
−38%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,300)
Black4.6%(220)
Hispanic / Latino3%(146)
Asian4.4%(209)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,417)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(4,031)
Black3.7%(176)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(173)
Asian4.8%(226)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,360)
29
−3%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.1%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
36.0%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Williamstown, Massachusetts has about 4,754 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Williamstown, Massachusetts earns about $40,223 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 $147,700, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

About 60.1% 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 7.4% of people in Williamstown, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamstown, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamstown, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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