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Williamsville

New York · 5,423 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Williamsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,200. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,423
−3%since 2000
from 5,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,311 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+9%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Williamsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,323
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,118
+55%since 2000
from $27,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,627)
Black3.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(186)
Asian4.6%(248)
Other4.6%(250)
Diversity Score35.7%(1,935)
Diversity Score
36
+432%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+120%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsville, New York?

Williamsville, New York has about 5,423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamsville, New York earns about $75,323 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 $191,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsville, New York?

About 62.8% 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 8.2% 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 160 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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