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Williamston

North Carolina · 5,511 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 $25,884. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,500. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,511
−6%since 2000
from 5,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,222 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Williamston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,884
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,925 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,119
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34%(1,876)
Black62.1%(3,423)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(118)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other2.9%(159)
Diversity Score64.2%(3,535)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamston, North Carolina?

Williamston, North Carolina has about 5,511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamston, North Carolina earns about $25,884 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, North Carolina?

About 17.5% 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 37.4% 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 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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