Williamston Population

1890–2026

4,396

2026 projection

8.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Williamston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,396+581.34%
20254,338+451.05%
20244,293+521.23%
20234,241+751.80%
20224,166+541.31%
20214,112+691.71%
20204,043+80.20%
20194,035+180.45%
20184,017+140.35%
20174,003+270.68%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Williamston is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Anderson County and South Carolina.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • Anderson County+7.7%
  • Williamston+6.8%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Williamston Demographics

38.9median age

Median age

Female37.4 yrs
Male40.8 yrs

Adults

3,367
793 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults2,574 other adults

Sex

Female 58.4% · 2,434Male 41.6% · 1,736

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 42 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Williamston Income

$64,389median household income

Median household income

$64,389

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,625

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.5%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Williamston Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%52%41%
Never married32%27%35%
Divorced11%12%9%
Widowed10%4%14%
Separated2%5%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201