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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
Population density
1,860 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
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
Afford Score
2.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.3%(100)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,750)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score2.1%(60)
Diversity Score
2
−36%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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.

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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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