Williamson is a city located in Mingo County West Virginia. Williamson has a 2024 population of 2,753. Williamson is currently declining at a rate of -2.76% annually and its population has decreased by -10.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Williamson is $55,497 with a poverty rate of 31.99%. The median age in Williamson is 40.6 years: 33.8 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,561 | 84.38% |
| Black or African American | 311 | 10.25% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 5.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,350 | 2.18 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Non Family | 750 | 1.13 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Married | 391 | 3.2 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 178 | 3.67 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Male | 31 | 6.1 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
38.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 8.72% |
| Associates Degree | 251 | 11.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 5.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 7.02% |
| High School Graduate | 903 | 41.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 6.06% |
| Some College | 437 | 20.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,921 | 1,611 | 246 |
| Black | 242 | 242 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,449 | $0 | $41,026 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,631 | $0 | $59,830 |
| High School Graduate | $27,092 | $47,944 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,029 | $0 | $11,029 |
| Overall | $33,325 | $32,188 | $33,396 |
| Some College | $31,581 | $0 | $32,159 |
$33,325
Average Earnings
$32,188
Average Male
$33,396
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.35% of Williamson residents speak only English, while 0.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,480 | 894 | 36.05% |
| Black | 311 | 39 | 12.54% |
| Multiple | 163 | 12 | 7.36% |
31.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.33%
Male Poverty Rate
30.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamson is White, with 36.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamson is Multiple, with 7.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.57% |
| Some College | 35.55% |
| High School | 33.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.88% |
| Female Employed | 22.1% |
| Male Employed | 13.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $97,257 |
| Households | $23,173 | $55,497 |
| Married Families | $77,411 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,683 | $18,428 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 5.02% |
| Black | 17 | 7.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
33.2%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
52.98%
Born in Williamson
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
98.98% of Williamson residents were born in the United States, with 52.98% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,365 | -77 | -3.15% |
| 2028 | 2,442 | -78 | -3.1% |
| 2027 | 2,520 | -78 | -3% |
| 2026 | 2,598 | -77 | -2.88% |
| 2025 | 2,675 | -78 | -2.83% |
| 2024 | 2,753 | -78 | -2.76% |
| 2023 | 2,831 | -66 | -2.28% |
| 2022 | 2,897 | -97 | -3.24% |
| 2021 | 2,994 | -70 | -2.28% |
| 2020 | 3,064 | 385 | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 2,679 | -64 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 2,743 | -50 | -1.79% |
| 2017 | 2,793 | -78 | -2.72% |
| 2016 | 2,871 | -85 | -2.88% |
| 2015 | 2,956 | -57 | -1.89% |
| 2014 | 3,013 | -45 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 3,058 | -32 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 3,090 | -62 | -1.97% |
| 2011 | 3,152 | -36 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 3,188 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,414 | -740 | -17.81% |
| 1990 | 4,154 | -1,065 | -20.41% |
| 1980 | 5,219 | -612 | -10.5% |
| 1970 | 5,831 | -915 | -13.56% |
| 1960 | 6,746 | -1,878 | -21.78% |
| 1950 | 8,624 | 258 | 3.08% |
| 1940 | 8,366 | -1,044 | -11.09% |
| 1930 | 9,410 | 2,591 | 38% |
| 1920 | 6,819 | 3,258 | 91.49% |
| 1910 | 3,561 | 1,196 | 50.57% |