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Williamston

North Carolina · 5,248 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 $36,458. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,248
−10%since 2000
from 5,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+14%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,050
+77%since 2000
from $14,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
55.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(1,638)
Black61.6%(3,234)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(146)
Asian1.1%(60)
Other1.1%(57)
Diversity Score62.6%(3,283)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamston, North Carolina?

Williamston, North Carolina has about 5,248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamston, North Carolina earns about $36,458 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Williamston, North Carolina?

About 16.0% 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 28.4% of people in Williamston, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamston, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamston, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 255 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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