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Williamstown

New Jersey · 15,567 residents · 7.421 sq mi
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Williamstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,870. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,567
+32%since 2000
from 11,812 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,098 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Williamstown
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,870
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,792
+40%since 2000
from $19,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(9,954)
Black10.1%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(339)
Asian0.9%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(3,711)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(12,106)
Black12.8%(1,989)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(820)
Asian2%(316)
Other2.7%(423)
Diversity Score47.7%(7,432)
Diversity Score
48
+52%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, New Jersey?

Williamstown, New Jersey has about 15,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Williamstown, New Jersey earns about $56,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Williamstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $224,000, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, New Jersey?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Williamstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamstown, New Jersey?

About 8.6% of people in Williamstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamstown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamstown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,676 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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