Williams is a city located in Colusa County California. Williams has a 2024 population of 5,641. Williams is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,544 in 2020.
The average household income in Williams is $100,346 with a poverty rate of 5.88%. The median age in Williams is 30.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 28.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williams was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,553 | 45.84% |
| Other race | 1,647 | 29.57% |
| Two or more races | 1,322 | 23.74% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.74% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,645 | 3.3 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 1,090 | 3.83 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 324 | 1.23 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 160 | 3.48 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
| Male | 71 | 4.14 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 11.34% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 464 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 0.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,038 | 31.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 730 | 22.32% |
| Some College | 402 | 12.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,670 | 1,630 | 450 |
| Other Race | 1,015 | 539 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 827 | 650 | 280 |
| White | 592 | 531 | 40 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 19 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 46.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,944 | $120,588 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,391 | $90,801 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,786 | $40,089 | $21,473 |
| Overall | $42,738 | $55,185 | $32,333 |
| Some College | $44,267 | $51,282 | $35,640 |
$42,738
Average Earnings
$55,185
Average Male
$32,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.33% of Williams residents speak only English, while 70.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,751 | 289 | 6.08% |
| Multiple | 1,309 | 52 | 3.97% |
| Other | 1,643 | 50 | 3.04% |
| White | 711 | 32 | 4.5% |
5.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.52%
Male Poverty Rate
7.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williams is Hispanic, with 6.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williams is Other, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.62% |
| High School | 3.31% |
| Some College | 1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.64% |
| Male Employed | 4.65% |
| Female Employed | 0.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,925 | $100,178 |
| Households | $93,138 | $100,346 |
| Married Families | $95,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,750 | $79,322 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 4.39% |
| Other Race | 18 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.4%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
15%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.26%
Born in Williams
64.97%
Native Born
35.03%
Foreign Born
24.67%
Non Citizen
10.36%
Naturalized
64.97% of Williams residents were born in the United States, with 60.26% having been born in California. 24.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,762 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 5,738 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 5,714 | 25 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 5,689 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 5,665 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 5,641 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 5,617 | 32 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 5,585 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 5,574 | 30 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 5,544 | 190 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 5,354 | 89 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 5,265 | 39 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 5,226 | 60 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 5,166 | 40 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 5,126 | -36 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 5,162 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5,162 | 56 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,106 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 5,103 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,108 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,670 | 1,373 | 59.77% |
| 1990 | 2,297 | 639 | 38.54% |
| 1980 | 1,658 | 87 | 5.54% |
| 1970 | 1,571 | 201 | 14.67% |
| 1960 | 1,370 | 236 | 20.81% |
| 1950 | 1,134 | 320 | 39.31% |
| 1940 | 814 | -37 | -4.35% |
| 1930 | 851 | -67 | -7.3% |
| 1900 | 918 | 457 | 99.13% |
| 1890 | 461 | 182 | 65.23% |
| 1880 | 279 | -5,483 | -95.16% |