State
Land Area
4.4 sq mi
Density
1,159.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.74%
Growth Since 2010
-7.58%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Williamston is a city located in North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 5,093, it is the 140th largest city in North Carolina and the 4700th largest city in the United States. Williamston is currently declining at a rate of -1.74% annually and its population has decreased by -7.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,511 in 2010. Williamston reached it's highest population of 6,924 in 1960. Spanning over 4 miles, Williamston has a population density of 1,159 people per square mile.
The average household income in Williamston is $61,314 with a poverty rate of 18.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $676 per month, and the median house value is $97,700. The median age in Williamston is 47 years, 46.2 years for males, and 47.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.1 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamston was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,921 | 54.34% |
| White | 2,173 | 40.43% |
| Asian | 115 | 2.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 84 | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 1.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.07% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,292 | 2.29 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 888 | 1.18 | 54.8 |
| Married | 811 | 2.95 | 67.9 |
| Female | 486 | 3.28 | 36.4 |
| Male | 107 | 2.19 | 27.1 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 4.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 6.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,552 | 39.75% |
| Some College | 883 | 22.62% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 6.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 446 | 11.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 344 | 8.81% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,022 | 1,686 | 243 |
| White | 1,693 | 1,588 | 469 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 107 | |
| Islander | 84 | 84 | |
| Asian | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Multiple Races | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
94.46% of Williamston residents speak only English, while 5.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.33% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,891 | 646 | 22.35% |
| White | 1,995 | 240 | 12.03% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 79 | 48.47% |
| Asian | 115 | 5 | 4.35% |
18.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.33%
Male Poverty Rate
20.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamston is Hispanic, with 48.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamston is Asian, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.15%.
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 9.12% |
| Black | 82 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 21.50% |
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
97.67% of Williamston residents were born in the United States, with 75.33% having been born in North Carolina. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,093 | -90 | -1.74% |
| 2019 | 5,183 | -90 | -1.71% |
| 2018 | 5,273 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 5,306 | -90 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 5,396 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 5,426 | -49 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 5,475 | -47 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 5,522 | -44 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 5,566 | -97 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 5,663 | -78 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 5,741 | -102 | -0.18% |
| 2000 | 5,843 | 340 | 0.60% |
| 1990 | 5,503 | -656 | -1.12% |
| 1980 | 6,159 | -411 | -0.64% |
| 1970 | 6,570 | -354 | -0.52% |
| 1960 | 6,924 | 1,949 | 3.36% |
| 1950 | 4,975 | 1,009 | 2.29% |
| 1940 | 3,966 | 1,235 | 3.80% |
| 1930 | 2,731 | 0.00% |