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Williamstown

West Virginia · 2,908 residents · 1.491 sq mi
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Williamstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,908
−3%since 2000
from 2,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,950 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Williamstown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,818
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,219
+51%since 2000
from $18,652 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,829)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(93)
Diversity Score
3
−4%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamstown, West Virginia?

Williamstown, West Virginia has about 2,908 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamstown, West Virginia earns about $54,818 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 $126,000, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Williamstown, West Virginia?

About 28.5% 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 13.8% of people in Williamstown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamstown, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamstown, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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