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Williamston

North Carolina · 5,503 residents · 4.511 sq mi
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Williamston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,627. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,200. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,503
−6%vs 2000
vs 5,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,627
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,925 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,304
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,125 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
29.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$288
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.9% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(2,324)
Black57.3%(3,347)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(87)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(3,678)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(2,659)
Black51.4%(2,826)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.2%(13)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,459)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.8%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamston, North Carolina?

Williamston, North Carolina has about 5,503 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Williamston, North Carolina?

The typical household in Williamston, North Carolina earns about $16,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamston, North Carolina expensive?

In Williamston, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Williamston, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamston, North Carolina?

About 29.4% of people in Williamston, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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