Williamstown, MA

Census Place

2024 Population

5,070

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

18%

13.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$97,917

18.1% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$439,300

0.549% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

Population & Diversity

Williamstown, MA is home to a population of 5.07k people, from which 93.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 11.1% of Williamstown, MA residents were born outside of the country (561 people).

In 2024, there were 9.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.63k people) in Williamstown, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 388 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 365 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.5%

2024 Citizenship

93.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.5% of Williamstown, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Williamstown, MA was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williamstown, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamstown, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.63k ± 461
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
388 ± 116
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
365 ± 188

6.27%

Hispanic Population

318 people

6.27% of the people in Williamstown, MA are hispanic (318 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Williamstown, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

Brazil
108,593 ± 8,028 people
Dominican Republic
106,391 ± 7,947 people
China
103,416 ± 7,837 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

561 people

10.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

469 people

As of 2024, 11.1% of Williamstown, MA residents (561 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamstown, MA was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williamstown, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
42 ± 64
Gulf War (1990s)
35 ± 54
Vietnam
20 ± 35

Williamstown, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Williamstown, MA.

Economy

The economy of Williamstown, MA employs 2.47k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Williamstown, MA were Educational Services (1,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (177 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (155 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($209,063), Manufacturing ($70,625), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,750).

Employment

Occupations

2.47k

2024 Value

± 350

9.75%

1 Year growth

± 18.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Williamstown, MA grew at a rate of 9.75%, from 2.25k employees to 2.47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamstown, MA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (826 people), Management Occupations (282 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamstown, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.47k

2024 Value

± 350

9.75%

1 Year growth

± 18.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Williamstown, MA grew at a rate of 9.75%, from 2.25k employees to 2.47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamstown, MA, are Educational Services (1,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (177 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (155 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamstown, MA, though some of these residents may live in Williamstown, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,036

Median earning men ± $39,561

$28,208

Median earning women ± $18,517

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($209,063), Manufacturing ($72,333), and Information ($51,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($60,602), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,523), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($12,321).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Williamstown, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Williamstown, MA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,025 male students and 1,139 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamstown, MA are White (344 and 51.3%), Asian (136 and 20.3%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 10.9%), and Two or More Races (63 and 9.39%).

The largest universities in Williamstown, MA by number of degrees awarded are Williams College (758 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Williamstown, MA are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (100 and 13.2%), Computer Science (63 and 8.31%), and General Mathematics (62 and 8.18%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $68,240.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Williamstown, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 8.25%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,164 (47.4% men and 52.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 2,164 students enrolled in Williamstown, MA, 47.4% men and 52.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 993 records, of which 48.6% were women and 51.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
100 degrees awarded
Computer Science
63 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
62 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Williamstown, MA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Williamstown, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Williams College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

758 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williams College with 758 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 382 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamstown, MA, which is 1.02 times more than the 376 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 344 degrees mean that there were 2.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 136 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($68,240) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamstown, MA was $439,300 in 2024, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $436,900 to $439,300, a 0.549% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamstown, MA is 61.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Williamstown, MA have an average commute time of 11.7 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Williamstown, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$439,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$75,523

$944

Median Property Taxes

±$216

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamstown, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williamstown, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2024

49.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.5% of the housing units in Williamstown, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamstown, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,917

Median Household Income

± $36,880

1.53k

Number of Households

± 280

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.53k households in Williamstown, MA grew to $97,917 from the previous year's value of $82,917.

The following chart displays the households in Williamstown, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamstown, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.477

2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.478

2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Walked (39%)
Drove Alone (31%)
Worked At Home (22.4%)

In 2024, 39% of workers in Williamstown, MA walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (31%) and those who worked at home (22.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamstown, MA have a shorter commute time (11.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.225% of the workforce in Williamstown, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williamstown, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamstown, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamstown, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamstown, MA (546 out of 3.04k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamstown, MA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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