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Williamsville

New York · 5,478 residents (2025 est.) · 1.258 sq mi
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Williamsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,469
−2%since 2000
from 5,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,347 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+11%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,478 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Williamsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,850
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,557 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,806
+109%since 2000
from $27,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−9%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,404
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,375)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(60)
Asian1%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(4,975)
Black2.2%(118)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(96)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other4.4%(239)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,160)
Diversity Score
21
+216%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsville, New York?

Williamsville, New York has about 5,469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsville, New York?

The typical household in Williamsville, New York earns about $98,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsville, New York expensive?

In Williamsville, New York, the median home is worth about $278,900, and the typical rent is about $1,404 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsville, New York?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsville, New York?

About 5.9% of people in Williamsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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