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Williamson

West Virginia · 2,753 residents (2025 est.) · 3.275 sq mi
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Williamson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,600. The poverty rate of 49.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,919
−14%since 2000
from 3,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−3%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,753 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Williamson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,875
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,635 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,623
+9%since 2000
from $15,303 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+16%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,840)
Black13.4%(459)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(1,136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(2,602)
Black9.4%(273)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(44)
Diversity Score24.6%(717)
Diversity Score
25
−26%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+164%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson, West Virginia?

Williamson, West Virginia has about 2,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamson, West Virginia?

The typical household in Williamson, West Virginia earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamson, West Virginia expensive?

In Williamson, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson, West Virginia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Williamson, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamson, West Virginia?

About 49.1% of people in Williamson, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamson, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamson, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,235 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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