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Williamstown

New Jersey · 15,082 residents · 7.421 sq mi
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Williamstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,945. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,082
+28%since 2000
from 11,812 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,032 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Williamstown
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,945
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,162
+105%since 2000
from $19,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(10,875)
Black13.4%(2,018)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,172)
Asian2.2%(332)
Other3.2%(478)
Diversity Score54.9%(8,283)
Diversity Score
55
+75%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, New Jersey?

Williamstown, New Jersey has about 15,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamstown, New Jersey earns about $83,945 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 $205,500, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, New Jersey?

About 25.8% 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 4.5% 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 4,191 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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