Williamstown is a city located in Wood County West Virginia. Williamstown has a 2024 population of 2,943. Williamstown is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Williamstown is $89,953 with a poverty rate of 7.18%. The median age in Williamstown is 49.1 years: 47.1 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,943 | 98.76% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,429 | 2.09 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 772 | 2.65 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 485 | 1.11 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 129 | 2.29 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Male | 43 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 2.61% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 3.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 577 | 24.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 498 | 21.35% |
| High School Graduate | 655 | 28.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 451 | 19.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,286 | 2,225 | 1,075 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,614 | $64,844 | $38,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,700 | $51,700 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,923 | $31,171 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,164 | $49,333 | $32,114 |
| Some College | $31,711 | $54,844 | $28,393 |
$41,164
Average Earnings
$49,333
Average Male
$32,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.58% of Williamstown residents speak only English, while 0.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,919 | 209 | 7.16% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
7.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.62%
Male Poverty Rate
8.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamstown is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamstown is White, with 7.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.93% |
| High School | 12.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.63% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,735 | $117,566 |
| Households | $68,029 | $89,953 |
| Married Families | $91,940 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,420 | $36,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
299
Number of Veterans
282
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 12.29% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 12.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.41%
Born in Williamstown
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Williamstown residents were born in the United States, with 56.41% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,883 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 2,895 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 2,907 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 2,919 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 2,931 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 2,943 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 2,955 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,967 | -14 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 2,981 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 2,991 | 120 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 2,871 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 2,890 | -26 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 2,916 | -25 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 2,941 | -21 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 2,962 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 2,945 | 19 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 2,926 | 13 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,913 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,913 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,911 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,996 | 222 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2,774 | -321 | -10.37% |
| 1980 | 3,095 | 352 | 12.83% |
| 1970 | 2,743 | 111 | 4.22% |
| 1960 | 2,632 | -1,205 | -31.4% |
| 1950 | 3,837 | 954 | 33.09% |