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Williamstown

Massachusetts · 4,308 residents · 3.398 sq mi
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Williamstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $371,800. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,308
−9%since 2000
from 4,754 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,268 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Williamstown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,223 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,185
+40%since 2000
from $20,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(3,151)
Black4.5%(195)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(308)
Asian9.2%(395)
Other3.9%(167)
Diversity Score52.9%(2,281)
Diversity Score
53
+85%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
54.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
28.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Williamstown, Massachusetts has about 4,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Williamstown, Massachusetts earns about $80,000 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 $371,800, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Massachusetts?

About 75.0% 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 6.2% 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 483 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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