Williamston, North Carolina Population 2022
Williamston is a city located in Martin County North Carolina. Williamston has a 2020 population of 5,019. Williamston is currently declining at a rate of -1.20% annually and its population has decreased by -12.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,742 in 2010.
The average household income in Williamston is $59,273 with a poverty rate of 21.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $653 per month, and the median house value is $96,000. The median age in Williamston is 47.1 years, 46.7 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
Williamston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamstonwas:
- Black or African American: 56.33%
- White: 38.61%
- Asian: 2.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.45%
- Two or more races: 1.39%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,992 | 56.33% |
| White | 2,051 | 38.61% |
| Asian | 108 | 2.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 77 | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 1.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.19% |
Williamston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,274 | 2.29 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 886 | 1.16 | 56.8 |
| Female | 662 | 3.23 | 44.6 |
| Married | 633 | 2.88 | 69.7 |
| Male | 93 | 2.31 | 44.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 6.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 344 | 8.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,387 | 35.99% |
| Some College | 836 | 21.69% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 5.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 485 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 9.16% |
Williamston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,024 | 1,550 | 206 |
| White | 1,637 | 1,523 | 557 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 108 | |
| Islander | 77 | 77 | |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 |
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%.
Williamston Language by Age
Williamston Language
94.15% of Williamston residents speak only English, while 5.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.52% of the population.
Williamston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,962 | 754 | 25.46% |
| White | 1,851 | 252 | 13.61% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 103 | 57.22% |
| Asian | 108 | 7 | 6.48% |
| Other | NaN% |
21.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.90%
Male Poverty Rate
24.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Williamston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamston is Hispanic, with 57.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.38%.
Williamston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Williamston Married by Age and Sex
Williamston Marriage
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.
Williamston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 9.30% |
| Black | 70 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 28.70% |
Williamston Veterans by Education
12.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
18.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.46%
Born in Williamston
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.61% of Williamston residents were born in the United States, with 73.46% having been born in North Carolina. 1.36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,019 | -61 | -1.20% |
| 2021 | 5,080 | -61 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 5,141 | -61 | -1.17% |
| 2019 | 5,202 | -61 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 5,263 | -36 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 5,299 | -95 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 5,394 | -31 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 5,425 | -49 | -0.90% |
| 2014 | 5,474 | -46 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 5,520 | -46 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 5,566 | -98 | -1.73% |
| 2011 | 5,664 | -78 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 5,742 | -101 | -0.17% |
| 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% |