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The City of Williamson had a population of 2,919 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Williamson is located at latitude 37.6743 and longitude -82.2774 in Mingo County. The formal boundaries for the City of Williamson encompass a land area of 3.27 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Mingo County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Williamson has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Williamson is located within Williamson District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Mingo County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,919 (100%) |
| Population Density | 891 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $21,875 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,623 |
| Median Home Value | $89,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,723 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 651 (37.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 754 (43.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 318 (18.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,405 |
| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
| Family Households | 576 (41.0%) |
The table below compares Williamson to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 53 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 182 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 427 | 3rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 400 | 9th |
| Diversity Index | # 129 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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