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Williamston

Michigan · 3,854 residents · 2.453 sq mi
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Williamston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $150,500. Households here earn about 28% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% 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
3,854
+12%since 2000
from 3,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Williamston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,840
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,690
+35%since 2000
from $22,798 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−12%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,269)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(101)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(309)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,557)
Black0.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(118)
Asian1.1%(41)
Other2.6%(99)
Diversity Score18.1%(698)
Diversity Score
18
+102%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamston, Michigan?

Williamston, Michigan has about 3,854 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamston, Michigan?

The typical household in Williamston, Michigan earns about $61,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamston, Michigan expensive?

In Williamston, Michigan, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, Michigan?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Williamston, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamston, Michigan?

About 11.0% of people in Williamston, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamston, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamston, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 932 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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