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Williams

Minnesota · 156 residents (2025 est.) · 0.976 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+13%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
821422022623221990201020202024Williams
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,894
+109%since 2000
from $11,888 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+65%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(201)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(16)
Diversity Score15.7%(37)
Diversity Score
16
+92%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
27.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+36.5 ptssince 2017
from 30.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, Minnesota?

Williams, Minnesota has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Williams, Minnesota?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Williams, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williams, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of people in Williams, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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