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 $94,756 with a poverty rate of 5.55%. The median age in Williams is 30.9 years: 33.6 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williams was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,213 | 58.01% |
| Two or more races | 1,230 | 22.21% |
| Other race | 987 | 17.82% |
| Native American | 91 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,508 | 3.58 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 1,022 | 4.26 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 289 | 1.22 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 151 | 3.48 | 9.9 | 90.1 |
| Male | 46 | 3.52 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.58
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 15.8% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 6.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 361 | 11.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 1.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,040 | 32.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 807 | 24.91% |
| Some College | 282 | 8.7% |
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 | 2,705 | 1,447 | 354 |
| 2+ Races | 728 | 526 | 230 |
| Other Race | 607 | 240 | 2 |
| White | 513 | 463 | 41 |
| Native American | 65 | 65 | 28 |
| Islander | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 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 43.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,722 | $115,642 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,886 | $64,837 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,446 | $39,508 | $20,000 |
| Overall | $42,810 | $52,679 | $23,846 |
| Some College | $48,065 | $48,891 | $0 |
$42,810
Average Earnings
$52,679
Average Male
$23,846
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.31% of Williams residents speak only English, while 71.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,834 | 263 | 5.44% |
| White | 593 | 39 | 6.58% |
| Other | 980 | 14 | 1.43% |
5.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.99%
Male Poverty Rate
8.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williams is White, with 6.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williams is Other, with 1.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.85% |
| Some College | 7.32% |
| High School | 2.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.01% |
| Male Employed | 3.24% |
| Female Employed | 1.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,292 | $97,729 |
| Households | $84,457 | $94,756 |
| Married Families | $91,534 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $73,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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
91
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
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
56.38%
Born in Williams
60.34%
Native Born
39.66%
Foreign Born
25.51%
Non Citizen
14.15%
Naturalized
60.34% of Williams residents were born in the United States, with 56.38% having been born in California. 25.51% 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% |