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Williamstown

Vermont · 1,660 residents · 3.356 sq mi
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Williamstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $211,300. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,660
+2%since 2023
from 1,622 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 483 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
−11%since 2023
from 38.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9311K1K2K2K201020202024Williamstown
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(119)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.4%(189)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(80)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.9%(147)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.1%(268)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.8%(279)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(182)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.9%(115)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(135)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(60)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(31)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,358
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,982
−5%since 2023
from $33,508 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−9%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.8%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $182,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,717
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,732 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,544)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(43)
Diversity Score
6
−45%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French Canadian24.3%(403)
English9.2%(153)
Italian8.9%(147)
Irish6%(100)
French4.7%(78)
American3.3%(54)
German2.4%(40)
Scottish1.1%(19)
Polish0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest French Canadian population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+12%since 2023
from 21.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
Female
45.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.9%(258)
Married43.4%(304)
Widowed5.3%(37)
Divorced14.4%(101)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(201)
Married46.4%(277)
Widowed3.5%(21)
Divorced16.4%(98)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, Vermont?

Williamstown, Vermont has about 1,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamstown, Vermont?

The typical household in Williamstown, Vermont earns about $79,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamstown, Vermont expensive?

In Williamstown, Vermont, the median home is worth about $211,300, and the typical rent is about $1,717 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, Vermont?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Williamstown, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamstown, Vermont?

About 13.8% of people in Williamstown, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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

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