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Williamston

Michigan · 3,819 residents · 2.453 sq mi
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Williamston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,862. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,900. Households here earn about 28% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,819
+11%since 2000
from 3,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,557 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+19%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Williamston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,862
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,098
+120%since 2000
from $22,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(3,382)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4%(152)
Asian1.1%(41)
Other2%(77)
Diversity Score19.3%(739)
Diversity Score
19
+115%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+96%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamston, Michigan?

Williamston, Michigan has about 3,819 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamston, Michigan?

The typical household in Williamston, Michigan earns about $75,862 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 $171,900, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, Michigan?

About 56.4% 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 7.5% 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 897 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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