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Williams

Minnesota · 157 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−25%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
821422022623221990201020202024Williams
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,619
+158%since 2000
from $11,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(17)
Diversity Score26%(41)
Diversity Score
26
+217%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williams, Minnesota?

Williams, Minnesota has about 157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Williams, Minnesota?

About 10.3% 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 5.3% of people in Williams, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williams, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Williams, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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