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Williamston

North Carolina · 5,843 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 $22,925. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,500. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,843
+6%since 1990
from 5,503 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,220 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Williamston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,925
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,627 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,125
+52%since 1990
from $9,304 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
29.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
48.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Williamston, North Carolina earns about $22,925 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 $63,500, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, North Carolina?

About 13.3% 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 29.0% of people in Williamston, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamston, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamston, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 340 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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