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Williamstown

Massachusetts · 4,325 residents · 3.398 sq mi
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Williamstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,107. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $212,900. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% 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
4,325
−9%since 2000
from 4,754 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.3
+1%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Williamstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,107
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,223 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,757
+33%since 2000
from $20,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+31%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,449)
Black4.1%(178)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(231)
Asian7.4%(321)
Other1.5%(63)
Diversity Score41%(1,775)
Diversity Score
41
+43%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
39.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Williamstown, Massachusetts has about 4,325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Williamstown, Massachusetts earns about $44,107 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 $212,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

About 61.2% 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 16.5% 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 466 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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