Population 10,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Williamston
Household size in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Williamston has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Williamston skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Williamston, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Williamston has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Williamston
Renters in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.1% of households in Williamston rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Williamston than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Williamston are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $793 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $984 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $831 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,039 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$246 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Williamston costs $1,039 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $246 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Williamston
Bachelor's degrees in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Williamston: 47.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Williamston: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 23 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Williamston runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Williamston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 2.47 | 45.9 | 6.1% | 16.1% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,039 | 47.5% | 97.6% | 3.9% |
| Webberville | 2.70 | 38.5 | 10.1% | 14.6% | 8.5% | 1979 | $935 | 23.0% | 95.0% | 5.1% |
| Okemos | 2.53 | 35.5 | 6.3% | 35.3% | 9.2% | 1984 | $1,243 | 69.1% | 98.1% | 3.9% |
| Shaftsburg | 2.42 | 48.5 | 4.1% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 1980 | $1,046 | 32.8% | 93.5% | 2.3% |
| Haslett | 2.10 | 42.5 | 6.8% | 38.2% | 5.8% | 1980 | $1,120 | 56.6% | 97.9% | 4.1% |
| Perry | 2.54 | 41.7 | 9.3% | 16.7% | 3.9% | 1978 | $1,165 | 24.2% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Dansville | 2.77 | 43.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,123 | 19.8% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
| East Lansing | 2.27 | 28.5 | 6.1% | 59.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,164 | 62.4% | 97.8% | 5.8% |
| Mason | 2.50 | 43.0 | 6.2% | 20.2% | 4.2% | 1983 | $1,321 | 39.0% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| Fowlerville | 2.72 | 40.7 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 1988 | $1,262 | 22.2% | 95.6% | 3.0% |
| Bath | 2.33 | 42.2 | 12.1% | 25.7% | 5.7% | 1986 | $1,397 | 38.2% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Williamston. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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