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Williamson

West Virginia · 3,414 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 $19,635. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 740 residents. Median home value is $62,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
−18%since 1990
from 4,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 1,268 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.8
+13%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,635
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,306 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,303
+30%since 1990
from $11,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$306
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
44.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,537)
Black14.7%(609)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,348)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,840)
Black13.4%(459)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.8%(29)
Diversity Score33.3%(1,136)
Diversity Score
33
+3%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson, West Virginia?

Williamson, West Virginia has about 3,414 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Williamson, West Virginia earns about $19,635 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson, West Virginia?

About 17.6% 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 28.8% 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 740 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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