Williamston is a town located in Martin County North Carolina. Williamston has a 2024 population of 4,992. Williamston is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,226 in 2020.
The average household income in Williamston is $50,109 with a poverty rate of 32.81%. The median age in Williamston is 45.5 years: 49.6 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,753 | 52.7% |
| White | 1,817 | 34.78% |
| Two or more races | 525 | 10.05% |
| Asian | 110 | 2.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,461 | 2.07 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 1,047 | 1.14 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 815 | 2.26 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 504 | 3.69 | 27 | 73 |
| Male | 95 | 2.11 | 12.6 | 87.4 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 545 | 14.27% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 5.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 486 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 4.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,125 | 29.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 318 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 969 | 25.37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,862 | 1,421 | 339 |
| White | 1,588 | 1,185 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 268 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 215 | 0 |
| Asian | 82 | 82 | 26 |
| Islander | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,802 | $63,378 | $43,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,709 | $0 | $40,709 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $28,955 | $6,878 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,934 | $70,819 | $36,478 |
| Overall | $34,696 | $39,293 | $32,137 |
| Some College | $34,105 | $43,553 | $24,384 |
$34,696
Average Earnings
$39,293
Average Male
$32,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.86% of Williamston residents speak only English, while 11.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,708 | 1,073 | 39.62% |
| Hispanic | 448 | 433 | 96.65% |
| Multiple | 525 | 433 | 82.48% |
| White | 1,719 | 159 | 9.25% |
| Asian | 110 | 7 | 6.36% |
32.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.32%
Male Poverty Rate
35.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamston is Hispanic, with 96.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamston is Asian, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.41% |
| Some College | 19.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 27.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.59% |
| Male Employed | 13.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,746 | $54,120 |
| Households | $41,182 | $50,109 |
| Married Families | $61,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,991 | $44,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
327
Number of Veterans
327
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 217 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 14.43% |
| Black | 53 | 2.41% |
| Islander | 19 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 5.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
14.2%
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
72.36%
Born in Williamston
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
97.01% of Williamston residents were born in the United States, with 72.36% having been born in North Carolina. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,701 | -58 | -1.22% |
| 2028 | 4,759 | -58 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 4,817 | -59 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 4,876 | -58 | -1.18% |
| 2025 | 4,934 | -58 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 4,992 | -59 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 5,051 | -21 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 5,072 | -91 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 5,163 | -63 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 5,226 | 23 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 5,203 | -66 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 5,269 | -29 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 5,298 | -94 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 5,392 | -32 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 5,424 | -49 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 5,473 | -45 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 5,518 | -48 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 5,566 | -97 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 5,663 | -77 | -1.34% |
| 2010 | 5,740 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,843 | 340 | 6.18% |
| 1990 | 5,503 | -656 | -10.65% |
| 1980 | 6,159 | -411 | -6.26% |
| 1970 | 6,570 | -354 | -5.11% |
| 1960 | 6,924 | 1,949 | 39.18% |
| 1950 | 4,975 | 1,009 | 25.44% |
| 1940 | 3,966 | 1,235 | 45.22% |
| 1930 | 2,731 | -1,970 | -41.91% |