Williamstown, WV

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Williamstown Overview

2,980
TOTAL POPULATION
1,388
MALE POPULATION
1,592
FEMALE POPULATION
87.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,496
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,735
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,029
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,471
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Williamstown Zip Codes

Williamstown Area Codes

Race in Williamstown

The most populous races in Williamstown are White / Caucasian (2,943 | 98.8%), Two or more Races (33 | 1.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 | 0.3%).
Race in Williamstown
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino100.3%
Native / Alaskan40.1%
White / Caucasian2,94398.8%
Two or more Races331.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,980100.0%

Ancestry in Williamstown

The most populous ancestries reported in Williamstown are German (507 | 17.0%), English (482 | 16.2%), American (425 | 14.3%), Irish (415 | 13.9%), and European (163 | 5.5%), together accounting for 66.8% of all Williamstown residents.
Ancestry in Williamstown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American42514.3%
Arab70.2%
Austrian270.9%
British341.1%
Cherokee120.4%
Dutch762.5%
English48216.2%
European1635.5%
French411.4%
French Canadian431.4%
German50717.0%
Hungarian140.5%
Irish41513.9%
Italian1033.5%
Mexican100.3%
Polish481.6%
Portuguese311.0%
Scotch-Irish993.3%
Scottish351.2%
Swedish280.9%
Swiss291.0%
Turkish110.4%
Welsh561.9%
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Immigrants in Williamstown

Immigrants in Williamstown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Williamstown

Sex and Age in Williamstown

The most populous age groups in Williamstown are 25 to 29 Years (184 | 13.3%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (153 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Williamstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (4.3%)58 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years83 (6.0%)47 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years95 (6.8%)131 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years17 (1.2%)63 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years41 (2.9%)53 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years184 (13.3%)152 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Years41 (2.9%)49 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years44 (3.2%)69 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years58 (4.2%)74 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years162 (11.7%)79 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years121 (8.7%)129 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years100 (7.2%)128 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years64 (4.6%)107 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years86 (6.2%)143 (9.0%)
70 to 74 Years84 (6.0%)153 (9.6%)
75 to 79 Years86 (6.2%)48 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years21 (1.5%)26 (1.6%)
85 Years and over42 (3.0%)83 (5.2%)
Total1,388 (100.0%)1,592 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Williamstown

Median Family Size in Williamstown

The median family size in Williamstown is 2.59 persons per family, with married-couple families (772 | 81.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (129 | 13.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Williamstown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple772 (81.8%)2.65
Single Male/Father43 (4.6%)2.47
Single Female/Mother129 (13.7%)2.29
Total Families944 (100.0%)2.59

Median Household Size in Williamstown

The median household size in Williamstown is 2.09 persons per household, with married-couple households (772 | 54.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.65 persons per household. non-family households (485 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Williamstown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple772 (54.0%)2.65
Single Male/Father43 (3.0%)2.47
Single Female/Mother129 (9.0%)2.29
Non-family485 (33.9%)1.11
Total Households1,429 (100.0%)2.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Williamstown

Out of a total of 1,429 households in Williamstown, 944 (66.1%) are family households, while 485 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 619, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 454.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Williamstown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-454 (31.8%)
2-Person Households619 (43.3%)20 (1.4%)
3-Person Households169 (11.8%)11 (0.8%)
4-Person Households118 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households38 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total944 (66.1%)485 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Williamstown

Fertility by Age in Williamstown

Average fertility rate in Williamstown is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 122.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Williamstown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years31 (100.0%)122.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Williamstown

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Williamstown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Williamstown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Williamstown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (51.6%)121.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree15 (48.4%)144.0
Total31 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Williamstown

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Williamstown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Williamstown

Income Overview in Williamstown

Per Capita Income in Williamstown is $42,496, while median incomes of families and households are $86,735 and $68,029 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,980$42,496
Median Family Income944$86,735
Mean Family Income944$117,566
Median Household Income1,429$68,029
Mean Household Income1,429$89,953
Income Deficit944$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,98033.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,98066.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9800.50

Earnings by Sex in Williamstown

Average Earnings in Williamstown are $39,595, $46,935 for men and $31,386 for women, a difference of 33.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Williamstown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male729 (50.2%)$46,935
Female723 (49.8%)$31,386
Total1,452 (100.0%)$39,595

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Williamstown

The most common earnings brackets in Williamstown are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (128 | 17.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (86 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Williamstown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (2.9%)8 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (0.8%)24 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)52 (7.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)34 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99924 (3.3%)44 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)35 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99919 (2.6%)28 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)41 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.5%)9 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99954 (7.4%)56 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999128 (17.6%)86 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (0.8%)32 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99949 (6.7%)58 (8.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99957 (7.8%)37 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99962 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99972 (9.9%)33 (4.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (3.6%)22 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (8.1%)51 (7.0%)
$100,000+121 (16.6%)73 (10.1%)
Total729 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Williamstown

Average earnings in Williamstown are $49,333 for men and $32,114 for women, a difference of 34.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,844, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $31,171. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $28,393.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Williamstown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$31,171$0
College or Associate's Degree$54,844$28,393
Bachelor's Degree$64,844$38,333
Graduate Degree$51,700$51,250
Total$49,333$32,114

Family Income in Williamstown

Family Income Brackets in Williamstown

According to the Williamstown family income data, there are 262 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Williamstown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00060.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999687.2%
$25,000 to $34,999454.8%
$35,000 to $49,99910310.9%
$50,000 to $74,99910411.0%
$75,000 to $99,99926227.8%
$100,000 to $149,99916717.7%
$150,000 to $199,999828.7%
$200,000+10711.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Williamstown

4-person families (118 | 12.5%) account for the highest median family income in Williamstown with $169,342 per family, while 4-person families (118 | 12.5%) have the highest median income of $42,336 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Williamstown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families619 (65.6%)$80,462
3-Person Families169 (17.9%)$91,829
4-Person Families118 (12.5%)$169,342
5-Person Families38 (4.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total944 (100.0%)$86,735

Family Income by Number of Earners in Williamstown

The median family income in Williamstown is $86,735, with families comprising 3+ earners (119) having the highest median family income of $113,750, while families with no earners (223) have the lowest median family income of $71,146, accounting for 12.6% and 23.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Williamstown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners223 (23.6%)$71,146
1 Earner328 (34.7%)$75,694
2 Earners274 (29.0%)$94,000
3+ Earners119 (12.6%)$113,750
Total944 (100.0%)$86,735

Household Income in Williamstown

Household Income Brackets in Williamstown

With 280 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Williamstown, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 70 households (4.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Williamstown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000704.9%
$10,000 to $14,999745.2%
$15,000 to $24,99915911.1%
$25,000 to $34,99918012.6%
$35,000 to $49,99915310.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991218.5%
$75,000 to $99,99928019.6%
$100,000 to $149,99919113.4%
$150,000 to $199,999815.7%
$200,000+1198.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Williamstown

The median household income in Williamstown is $68,029, with the highest median household income of $76,944 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 568 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 28 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Williamstown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years368 (25.8%)$72,045
45 to 64 Years568 (39.8%)$76,944
65+ Years465 (32.5%)$41,994
Total1,429 (100.0%)$68,029

Poverty in Williamstown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Williamstown

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Williamstown, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (29.4%) and 22 females (30.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Williamstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years6 (17.1%)22 (30.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (22.0%)9 (14.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)6 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years50 (17.7%)16 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)29 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)45 (15.2%)
75 Years and over8 (5.4%)8 (5.1%)
Total78 (5.6%)135 (8.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Williamstown

According to the poverty statistics in Williamstown, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Williamstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years128 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years29 (82.9%)51 (69.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (70.6%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years32 (78.0%)55 (85.9%)
25 to 34 Years225 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years102 (100.0%)137 (95.8%)
45 to 54 Years233 (82.3%)192 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years164 (100.0%)206 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years170 (100.0%)251 (84.8%)
75 Years and over141 (94.6%)149 (94.9%)
Total1,310 (94.4%)1,443 (91.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Williamstown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Williamstown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children599 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total772 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Williamstown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Williamstown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (12.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (14.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Williamstown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Williamstown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (9.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (10.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Williamstown

Employment by Class of Employer in Williamstown

Among the 1,393 employed individuals in Williamstown, private company employees (819 | 58.8%), not-for-profit organizations (144 | 10.3%), and federal government employees (118 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Williamstown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees81958.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)574.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)805.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations14410.3%
Local Government Employees1138.1%
State Government Employees624.4%
Federal Government Employees1188.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,393100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Williamstown

According to the labor force statistics for Williamstown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,485), 59.2% or 1,471 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 38 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.4% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Williamstown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years29 (50.0%)12 (41.4%)
20 to 24 Years94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years67 (74.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years197 (80.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years395 (80.4%)27 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years184 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years83 (48.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,471 (59.2%)38 (2.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Williamstown

According to labor force statistics for Williamstown, 80.8% of individuals (1,261) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,561) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 26 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.0% or 320 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Williamstown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma303 (76.9%)22 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree320 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher628 (81.9%)12 (1.6%)
Total1,261 (80.8%)33 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Williamstown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Williamstown are Community & Social Service (280 | 19.5%), Management (186 | 13.0%), Education Instruction & Library (151 | 10.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (125 | 8.7%), and Business & Financial (116 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Williamstown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Williamstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (76.9%), and Health Technologists (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Williamstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management107 (57.5%)79 (42.5%)
Business & Financial51 (44.0%)65 (56.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science85 (68.0%)40 (32.0%)
Computers & Mathematics47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (23.1%)40 (76.9%)
Community & Social Service 118 (42.1%)162 (57.9%)
Education, Arts & Media27 (50.0%)27 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library62 (41.1%)89 (58.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment29 (46.0%)34 (54.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating30 (36.6%)52 (63.4%)
Health Technologists18 (25.7%)52 (74.3%)
Total (Category)391 (49.6%)398 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)710 (49.5%)723 (50.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Williamstown are Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 1.3%), Personal Care & Service (16 | 1.1%), Security & Protection (14 | 1.0%), Law Enforcement (14 | 1.0%), and Healthcare Support (13 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Williamstown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Williamstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Williamstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (18.9%)60 (81.1%)
Total (Overall)710 (49.5%)723 (50.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Williamstown are Office & Administration (149 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (105 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Williamstown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Williamstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16 (15.2%)89 (84.8%)
Office & Administration9 (6.0%)140 (94.0%)
Total (Category)25 (9.8%)229 (90.2%)
Total (Overall)710 (49.5%)723 (50.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Williamstown are Construction & Extraction (120 | 8.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Williamstown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Williamstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)120 (87.6%)17 (12.4%)
Total (Overall)710 (49.5%)723 (50.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Williamstown are Material Moving (80 | 5.6%), Production (65 | 4.5%), and Transportation (34 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Williamstown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Williamstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production55 (84.6%)10 (15.4%)
Transportation34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving71 (88.7%)9 (11.3%)
Total (Category)160 (89.4%)19 (10.6%)
Total (Overall)710 (49.5%)723 (50.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Williamstown

Employment Industries in Williamstown

The major employment industries in Williamstown include Health Care & Social Assistance (316 | 22.1%), Construction (195 | 13.6%), Retail Trade (184 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (166 | 11.6%), and Public Administration (148 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries in Williamstown

Employment Industries by Sex in Williamstown

The Williamstown industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (92.3%), and Manufacturing (83.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (88.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Williamstown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction180 (92.3%)15 (7.7%)
Manufacturing139 (83.7%)27 (16.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade79 (42.9%)105 (57.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance13 (26.0%)37 (74.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (11.6%)61 (88.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Educational Services62 (42.5%)84 (57.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance71 (22.5%)245 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation29 (74.4%)10 (25.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services8 (13.6%)51 (86.4%)
Public Administration104 (70.3%)44 (29.7%)
Total710 (49.5%)723 (50.4%)

Education in Williamstown

School Enrollment in Williamstown

The most common levels of schooling among the 534 students in Williamstown are middle school (196 | 36.7%), elementary school (114 | 21.3%), and high school (91 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Williamstown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool254.7%
Kindergarten91.7%
Elementary School11421.3%
Middle School19636.7%
High School9117.0%
College / Undergraduate8015.0%
Graduate / Professional193.6%
Total534100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Williamstown

Out of a total of 534 students who are enrolled in schools in Williamstown, 20 (3.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 514 (96.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (18.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Williamstown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old104 (90.4%)11 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds40 (81.6%)9 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total514 (96.3%)20 (3.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Williamstown

Education (268 | 23.9%), business (180 | 16.1%), arts & humanities (110 | 9.8%), liberal arts & history (98 | 8.7%), and physical & health sciences (76 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,121 individuals in Williamstown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Williamstown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics383.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural312.8%
Physical & Health Sciences766.8%
Psychology736.5%
Social Sciences413.7%
Engineering332.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology403.6%
Business18016.1%
Education26823.9%
Literature & Languages484.3%
Liberal Arts & History988.7%
Visual & Performing Arts433.8%
Communications423.7%
Arts & Humanities1109.8%
Total1,121100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Williamstown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Williamstown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Williamstown are males with 2 vehicles (283, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (400, making up 39.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Williamstown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (2.2%)20 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle160 (23.9%)135 (18.7%)
2 Vehicles283 (42.2%)400 (55.3%)
3 Vehicles65 (9.7%)46 (6.4%)
4 Vehicles52 (7.8%)97 (13.4%)
5 or more Vehicles95 (14.2%)25 (3.5%)
Total670 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Williamstown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Williamstown are 5 to 9 minutes (199 commuters, 15.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (188 commuters, 14.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (186 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Williamstown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1058.2%
5 to 9 Minutes19915.6%
10 to 14 Minutes18614.5%
15 to 19 Minutes16412.8%
20 to 24 Minutes18814.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1169.1%
30 to 34 Minutes15612.2%
35 to 39 Minutes715.6%
40 to 44 Minutes131.0%
45 to 59 Minutes493.8%
60 to 89 Minutes312.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Williamstown

The most common commute times in Williamstown are 10 to 14 minutes (127 commuters, 21.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (139 commuters, 20.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Williamstown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes55 (9.3%)50 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes60 (10.1%)139 (20.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes127 (21.4%)59 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes57 (9.6%)107 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes53 (8.9%)135 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes26 (4.4%)90 (13.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes110 (18.5%)46 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes71 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (2.4%)35 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (3.4%)11 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Williamstown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Williamstown are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (143, 24.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (253, 36.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Williamstown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM72 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM118 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (3.2%)20 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM86 (14.5%)35 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM143 (24.1%)35 (5.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM40 (6.8%)136 (19.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM29 (4.9%)253 (36.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (1.7%)46 (6.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM28 (4.7%)55 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20 (3.4%)33 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)33 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (2.4%)39 (5.7%)
Total593 (100.0%)685 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Williamstown

Occupancy by Ownership in Williamstown

Of the total 1,429 dwellings in Williamstown, owner-occupied units account for 1,237 (86.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 192 (13.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Williamstown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,23786.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units19213.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,429100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Williamstown

Occupancy by Household Size in Williamstown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45431.8%
2-Person Household63944.7%
3-Person Household18012.6%
4+ Person Household15610.9%
Total Housing Units1,429100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Williamstown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Williamstown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household301 (66.3%)153 (33.7%)
2-Person Household617 (96.6%)22 (3.4%)
3-Person Household169 (93.9%)11 (6.1%)
4+ Person Household150 (96.2%)6 (3.8%)
Total Housing Units1,237 (86.6%)192 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Williamstown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Williamstown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31 (79.5%)8 (20.5%)
High School Diploma351 (72.4%)134 (27.6%)
College/Associate Degree264 (97.1%)8 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher591 (93.4%)42 (6.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Williamstown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Williamstown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26918.8%
35 to 44 Years1278.9%
45 to 54 Years30121.1%
55 to 64 Years26718.7%
65 to 74 Years27519.2%
75 to 84 Years1218.5%
85 Years and Over694.8%
Total1,429100.0%

Housing Finances in Williamstown

Median Income by Occupancy in Williamstown

Median Income by Occupancy in Williamstown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,237 (86.6%)$77,413
Renter-Occupied192 (13.4%)$30,759
Average1,429 (100.0%)$68,029

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Williamstown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Williamstown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00019 (1.5%)10 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99941 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99953 (4.3%)22 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99955 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99973 (5.9%)31 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99983 (6.7%)97 (50.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999132 (10.7%)21 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999121 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999280 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999180 (14.5%)11 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more200 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,237 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Williamstown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Williamstown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300190 (15.4%)8 (4.2%)
$300 to $499240 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799238 (19.2%)83 (43.2%)
$800 to $999150 (12.1%)67 (34.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499237 (19.2%)19 (9.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999126 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49922 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99920 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,237 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Williamstown

Housing Structures in Williamstown

Housing Structures in Williamstown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,25387.7%
Single Unit, Attached392.7%
2 Unit Apartments211.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1027.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other141.0%
Total1,429100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Williamstown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Williamstown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,134 (90.5%)119 (9.5%)
Single Unit, Attached39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments46 (45.1%)56 (54.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Total1,237 (86.6%)192 (13.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Williamstown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Williamstown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (1.5%)47 (24.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms316 (25.6%)116 (60.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms460 (37.2%)29 (15.1%)
8 or more Rooms442 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,237 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Williamstown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Williamstown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,047 (84.6%)134 (69.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas36 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity140 (11.3%)54 (28.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels14 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
Total1,237 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Williamstown

Household Vehicle Usage in Williamstown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (0.9%)24 (12.5%)
1 Vehicle405 (32.7%)168 (87.5%)
2 Vehicles659 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles162 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,237 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Williamstown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Williamstown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units576661
Median Property Value$123,400$187,500
Median Household Income$67,679$160
Monthly Housing Costs$376$14
Real Estate Taxes$1,178$11

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Williamstown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Williamstown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00087 (15.1%)21 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99999 (17.2%)53 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999280 (48.6%)484 (73.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999110 (19.1%)82 (12.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Williamstown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Williamstown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00041 (7.1%)16 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999142 (24.6%)19 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (5.6%)39 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99964 (11.1%)51 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (3.8%)68 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999171 (29.7%)99 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (11.1%)109 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more40 (6.9%)116 (17.5%)
Total576 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Williamstown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Williamstown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x189 (32.8%)85,540 (12,941.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x106 (18.4%)272 (41.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x91 (15.8%)143 (21.6%)
4.0x or more190 (33.0%)125 (18.9%)
Total576 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Williamstown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Williamstown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800172 (29.9%)11 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,499211 (36.6%)179 (27.1%)
$800 to $1,499168 (29.2%)242 (36.6%)
Total576 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Williamstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Williamstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Williamstown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years410 (97.4%)11 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years116 (92.8%)9 (7.2%)
26 to 34 Years395 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years235 (95.9%)10 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years336 (84.2%)63 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years466 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,887 (96.9%)93 (3.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Williamstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Williamstown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen410 (97.4%)11 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen116 (92.8%)9 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Williamstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Williamstown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000349 (93.6%)24 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999579 (98.5%)9 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999253 (92.3%)21 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999612 (98.4%)10 (1.6%)
$100,000 and over1,094 (97.4%)29 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Williamstown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Williamstown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 641 (31.1%)91 (68.9%)
6 to 18 Years85 (20.2%)325 (77.2%)
19 to 25 Years9 (7.2%)107 (85.6%)
25 to 34 Years43 (10.9%)352 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years18 (7.3%)223 (91.0%)
45 to 54 Years123 (25.1%)415 (84.5%)
55 to 64 Years92 (23.1%)273 (68.4%)
65 to 74 Years457 (98.1%)215 (46.1%)
75 Years and over306 (100.0%)226 (73.9%)
Total1,174 (39.4%)2,227 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Williamstown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Williamstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years114 (20.8%)86 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years38 (22.4%)31 (10.5%)
75 Years and over48 (32.2%)75 (47.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Williamstown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Williamstown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (9.1%)24 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years38 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (3.4%)28 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Williamstown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (9.8%)14 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Williamstown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (1.8%)11 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (5.7%)
75 Years and over8 (5.4%)24 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Williamstown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (10.2%)72 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (4.7%)
75 Years and over32 (21.5%)75 (47.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Williamstown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (10.2%)6 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (7.0%)

Technology Access in Williamstown

Computing Device Access in Williamstown

Computing Device Access in Williamstown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,11277.8%
Smartphone1,29390.5%
Tablet1,12478.7%
No Computing Device392.7%
Total1,429100.0%

Internet Access in Williamstown

Internet Access in Williamstown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,16981.8%
Cellular Data Only966.7%
Satellite Internet443.1%
No Internet15310.7%
Total1,429100.0%

Williamstown Summary

Williamstown is a small town located in Wood County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Ohio River, just south of Parkersburg. The town was founded in 1810 and has a population of approximately 3,000 people.

Geography

Williamstown is located in the northern part of Wood County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Ohio River, just south of Parkersburg. The town is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of the state, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The climate is humid and temperate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Williamstown’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several large factories, including a paper mill, a plastics plant, and a steel mill. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Williamstown had a population of 3,068 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,917. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Williamstown was founded in 1810 by William Lowther, a settler from Pennsylvania. The town was originally known as Lowther’s Station, but was later renamed Williamstown in honor of its founder. The town was incorporated in 1856.
Williamstown was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, and was home to several prominent abolitionists. The town was also the site of a major Civil War battle in 1862, when Union forces defeated Confederate troops.
In the late 19th century, Williamstown was a major center of the oil and gas industry. The town was home to several large oil refineries, and was the site of the first oil well in West Virginia.
Williamstown has remained a small, rural town throughout its history. The town has seen some growth in recent years, as it has become a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The town is home to several parks and trails, and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and camping.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Williamstown?
Total Population of Williamstown is 2,980.
What is the Total Male Population of Williamstown?
Total Male Population of Williamstown is 1,388.
What is the Total Female Population of Williamstown?
Total Female Population of Williamstown is 1,592.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Williamstown?
There are 87.19 Males per 100 Females in Williamstown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Williamstown?
There are 114.70 Females per 100 Males in Williamstown.
What is the Median Population Age in Williamstown?
Median Population Age in Williamstown is 49.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Williamstown
Average Family Size in Williamstown is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Williamstown
Average Household Size in Williamstown is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Williamstown?
Per Capita income in Williamstown is $42,496.
What is the Median Family Income in Williamstown?
Median Family Income in Williamstown is $86,735.
What is the Median Household income in Williamstown?
Median Household Income in Williamstown is $68,029.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Williamstown?
Income or Wage Gap in Williamstown is 33.1%.
Women in Williamstown earn 66.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Williamstown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Williamstown is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Williamstown?
There are 1,471 People in the Labor Forcein in Williamstown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Williamstown?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Williamstown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Williamstown?
Unemployment Rate in Williamstown is 2.6%.