Population 5,638 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Williamstown
Household size in Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Williamstown are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.60 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, Williamstown is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Williamstown: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 60 West Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Williamstown
Renters in Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.9% of households in Williamstown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest. Only five of the 60 West Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Williamstown as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in West Virginia overall (14.9%). Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Williamstown run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $567 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $572 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $799 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $950 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$383 | +$327 | +$606 |
Rent in Williamstown runs $950 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $383 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Williamstown
Bachelor's degrees in Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Williamstown (37.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in West Virginia overall (25.0%). The share with a degree has risen 10.8 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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Williamstown: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 60 West Virginia 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 Williamstown
| Period | Williamstown | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Williamstown has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 60 West Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Williamstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 2.31 | 46.3 | 5.9% | 13.9% | 10.5% | 1973 | $950 | 37.6% | 97.1% | 1.8% |
| Marietta | 2.22 | 44.4 | 11.6% | 30.0% | 11.5% | 1964 | $879 | 25.9% | 93.4% | 4.9% |
| Elmwood Heights | 2.38 | 46.5 | 3.0% | 19.1% | 11.9% | 1989 | $710 | 27.9% | 93.3% | 2.2% |
| Pinehurst | 2.34 | 43.4 | 11.0% | 24.5% | 9.2% | 1967 | $794 | 26.3% | 93.9% | 5.9% |
| North Hills | 2.58 | 39.7 | 5.9% | 23.4% | 10.7% | 1978 | $764 | 43.3% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
| Boreman | 2.40 | 41.7 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 8.9% | 1985 | $805 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 1.4% |
| Vienna | 2.23 | 42.8 | 6.8% | 23.8% | 9.2% | 1970 | $862 | 30.9% | 95.9% | 2.7% |
| Waverly | 2.35 | 48.4 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 1988 | $846 | 20.3% | 93.3% | 1.3% |
| Devola | 2.35 | 48.2 | 6.4% | 16.6% | 8.0% | 1973 | $1,006 | 27.3% | 96.0% | 5.6% |
| Fleming | 2.92 | 41.0 | 11.1% | 2.0% | 10.3% | 1986 | $685 | 24.6% | 97.7% | 6.5% |
| Willow Island | 2.35 | 52.7 | 3.8% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 1996 | $629 | 8.4% | 90.6% | 3.8% |
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 Williamstown. 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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