CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Williamstown

West Virginia · 2,774 residents · 1.491 sq mi

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Williamstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,636. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $51,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.9

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 17%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,774

−7%vs 2000

vs 2,996 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Median age

36.9

−8%vs 2000

vs 40.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Age distribution, 1990

Under 55.5%(152)

US avg: 7.3%

5 to 97.5%(207)

US avg: 7.3%

10 to 146.7%(187)

US avg: 6.9%

15 to 196.9%(191)

US avg: 7.1%

20 to 244%(112)

US avg: 7.5%

25 to 3415.8%(437)

US avg: 17.5%

35 to 4417.4%(483)

US avg: 15.1%

45 to 548.6%(239)

US avg: 10.2%

55 to 649.9%(274)

US avg: 8.5%

65 to 7410.8%(300)

US avg: 7.3%

75 to 845.7%(157)

US avg: 4%

85 and over1.3%(35)

US avg: 1.2%

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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,636

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,344 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,741

−37%vs 2000

vs $18,652 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.7%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,100

−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $80,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$316

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $470 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

78.3%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.1% in 2000

21.7% rent

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,928)

Black0.2%(6)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)

Asian0.5%(14)

Other0%

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,750)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0.3%(8)

Other0.6%(16)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin

Cuban0.2%(7)

Ancestry

German21.2%(633)

English19.1%(570)

Irish15.1%(449)

American9.6%(285)

Italian3.8%(112)

Scotch-Irish3.7%(110)

Dutch2.1%(64)

Scottish1.3%(40)

Swedish1.2%(37)

French Canadian1.2%(35)

Austrian1%(30)

French0.9%(26)

+ 5 more ancestry groups with data

Welsh0.8%(24)

Swiss0.4%(13)

Polish0.4%(12)

Arab0.3%(8)

Hungarian0.3%(8)

RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.3%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.5%

−8.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.8%

+3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.4 min

+46%vs 2000

vs 11.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)

Men 15+

Never married24.8%(325)

Married67%(879)

Widowed3.4%(44)

Divorced4.8%(63)

Women 15+

Never married16%(202)

Married67.2%(847)

Widowed5.8%(73)

Divorced11%(139)

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, West Virginia?

Williamstown, West Virginia has about 2,774 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Williamstown, West Virginia earns about $23,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamstown, West Virginia expensive?

In Williamstown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, West Virginia?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williamstown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamstown, West Virginia?

About 8.7% of people in Williamstown, 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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