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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Williamson

West Virginia · 4,154 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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Williamson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,306. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,000. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,154
+22%vs 2000
vs 3,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,268 / sq mi
+22%vs 2000
vs 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Williamson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,306
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,635 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,751
−23%vs 2000
vs $15,303 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$282
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $306 in 2000
US average: $450
52.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
47.7% rent
2.6
−17%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,537)
Black14.7%(609)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,348)
32
−3%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.8%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Williamson, West Virginia?

Williamson, West Virginia has about 4,154 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Williamson, West Virginia earns about $18,306 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson, West Virginia?

About 12.7% 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 23.0% of people in Williamson, West Virginia 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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