Population 12,706 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Williamston
Household size in Williamston
| Period | Williamston | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Williamston is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.34, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Williamston is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 44.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Williamston as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in North Carolina overall (11.4%). The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Williamston is about as common as it is nationally: 34.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Williamston than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Williamston are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $668 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $774 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$219 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Williamston pays $774 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $219 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest 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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Williamston: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Williamston has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Williamston never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Williamston is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.2 points from 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 | 2.28 | 44.0 | 12.5% | 34.0% | 12.7% | 1979 | $774 | 17.2% | 85.4% | 5.5% |
| Bear Grass | 2.22 | 39.0 | 1.9% | 25.4% | 4.9% | 1982 | $749 | 16.3% | 89.7% | 0.0% |
| Everetts | 2.65 | 50.1 | 6.1% | 31.8% | 14.4% | 1979 | $978 | 14.7% | 84.1% | 1.5% |
| Bethel | 2.44 | 42.2 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 18.8% | 1979 | $850 | 13.6% | 86.3% | 4.3% |
| Robersonville | 2.22 | 51.6 | 9.1% | 35.5% | 19.6% | 1968 | $716 | 12.7% | 80.7% | 6.8% |
| Quitsna | 2.06 | 44.0 | 15.8% | 35.8% | 22.2% | 1981 | $907 | 16.8% | 80.7% | 10.9% |
| Hamilton | 2.03 | 57.9 | 11.0% | 20.0% | 21.5% | 1983 | $693 | 9.4% | 86.4% | 4.4% |
| Jamesville | 2.52 | 40.4 | 10.7% | 26.2% | 9.5% | 1984 | $761 | 20.6% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| Woodard | 2.39 | 50.9 | 10.3% | 45.3% | 44.4% | 1977 | $742 | 12.4% | 78.6% | 18.5% |
| Stokes | 2.69 | 37.5 | 8.2% | 23.0% | 15.7% | 1988 | $883 | 19.0% | 87.3% | 3.6% |
| Hassell | 1.76 | 55.3 | 6.7% | 48.2% | 7.3% | 1965 | $714 | 14.4% | 77.7% | 6.1% |
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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