Williamson County, Texas
Williamson County: County in Tennessee, United States
About
Williamson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 422,679 and a population density of 724 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 617,855 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 225 years ago in 1799.
Williamson County is located in central Texas, north of Austin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 590,551, making it the 5th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Georgetown.
History
Early days
The county was established in 1848 and named after prominent judge and soldier Robert M. Williamson. Georgetown was designated the county seat in 1851. The economy was based on subsistence agriculture and cattle ranching.
Recent growth
Williamson County has experienced rapid growth since the 1970s as the nearby Austin metro area has expanded. Suburban development transformed the area from rural to urban/suburban.
Economy
Technology
High-tech manufacturing and research drive the economy today, especially in computers, software and circuits. Top employers include Dell, IBM, Emerson Electric Co., and Applied Materials.
Healthcare
The healthcare and social assistance industry has grown significantly as Austin regional hospitals expand into the county.
Education
Higher education is also major employer, with Southwestern University, Austin Community College, and Texas A&M Health Science Center.
Attractions
Popular attractions include:
- Inner Space Cavern - ancient underground cave system
- Rock'N River Family Aquatic Center - large water park
- Milburn Park - hiking, fishing, and nature preserve
Quick Facts about Williamson County
| Population : | 617,855 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Williamson County, Williamson County |
| Area : | 584 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Hugh Williamson |
| Altitude : | 650 feet / 198 meters |
| Capital : | Franklin |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1799 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:21:45 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,058 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 31.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williamson County is located at 30°38'53"N 97°36'3"W (30.6480400, -97.6007600). It has 6 neighbors: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hickman County, Marshall County and Maury County.
Williamson County map
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The largest city of Williamson County is Round Rock with a population of 137,575. Other cities include, Georgetown population 85,538, Cedar Park population 81,040, Leander population 70,519 and Hutto population 29,987. See all Williamson County cities & populated places.
Williamson County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | 137,575 | The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas. |
| Georgetown | 85,538 | The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas. |
| Cedar Park | 81,040 | The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas. |
| Leander | 70,519 | The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas. |
| Hutto | 29,987 | City in Williamson County, Texas, United States |
| Brushy Creek | 21,764 | Census designated place |
| Taylor | 17,921 | City in Texas, United States |
| Jollyville | 16,151 | Census designated place |
| Anderson Mill | 8,744 | Census designated place |
| Jarrell | 2,077 | City in Williamson County, Texas, United States |
| Bartlett | 1,766 | City in Texas |
| Serenada | 1,641 | Census designated place |
| Granger | 1,514 | City in Williamson County, Texas, United States |
| Liberty Hill | 1,389 | City in Williamson County, Texas, United States |
| Florence | 1,304 | City in Texas, United States |
| Thrall | 1,014 | City in Texas |
- Official Website
Official website of Williamson County
Williamson County has 6 neighbours.
- Cheatham County county in Tennessee, United States
- Davidson County county in Tennessee, United States
- Dickson County county in Tennessee, United States
- Hickman County county in Tennessee, United States
- Marshall County county in Tennessee, United States
- Maury County county in Tennessee, United States
- Franklin
Demographics
The population of Williamson County increased by 31.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 422,679 | - | census |
| 2011 | 442,031 | 4.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 455,750 | 3.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 470,017 | 3.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 487,913 | 3.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 507,133 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 527,622 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 546,251 | 3.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 566,463 | 3.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 590,551 | 4.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 617,855 | 4.42% | estimation process |
People born in Williamson County (11)
People born in Williamson County, including United States Army general and Confederate Army brigadier general Gideon Johnson Pillow, politician Thomas Hickman Williams, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan, .
List
- Samuel Benton (soldier) he was born in 18/10/1820
- Susanna Dickinson (Alamo survivor) she was born in 01/01/1814
- William Polk Hardeman (Confederate States Army brigadier general) he was born in 04/11/1816
- Hugh Clarence Tucker he was born in 04/10/1857
- John W. Morton (American Politician and White Supremacist) he was born in 19/09/1842
- Edith D. Pope she was born in 01/01/1869
- Rufus King Boyd (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1831
- Johnny Ray (American baseball player, born 1911) he was born in 08/09/1911
Other places with the same name (3)
- Williamson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 245,348 people.
- Williamson County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 66,415 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
