Williamstown, West Virginia
Williamstown: City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Williamstown is a city located in the county of Wood in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,908 and a population density of 693 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,860 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Williamstown
| Population : | 2,860 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wood County |
| Different from : | Williamson |
| Postal code : | 26187 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 4.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:54:05 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 681 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williamstown is located at 39°24'2"N 81°26'53"W (39.4006300, -81.4481800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Williamstown decreased by 1.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,908 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,911 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,911 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,925 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,944 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,961 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,939 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,914 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,888 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,869 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,860 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,742 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 27,453 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,907 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 27,465 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 92.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,866 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
Williamstown zip code is 26187.
County name: Wood, County
fips: 54107
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $204,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,406 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $881 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,719 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,494 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 422,791 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,235,050 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 605,778 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,702 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,384 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,727 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,283 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,787 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,049 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,969 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,759 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,634.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.80 |
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People born in Williamstown (1)
American football player and coach Joe Fincham was born in Williamstown
Schools in Williamstown
College & universities near Williamstown, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203845 | Marietta College | Marietta (OH) | 45750 |
| 206446 | Washington State Community College | Marietta (OH) | 45750 |
| 418250 | Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training | Marietta (OH) | 45750 |
| 237552 | Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | Waverly (WV) | 26184 |
| 237640 | Ohio Valley University | Vienna (WV) | 26105-8000 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Williamstown, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
Post offices near Williamstown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Post Office | Williamstown (WV) | 26187 |
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Other cities in Wood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Parkersburg | 30,601 | City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia |
| Parkersburg | 29,009 | City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia |
| Vienna | 10,028 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Blennerhassett | 3,089 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Mineral Wells | 1,950 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Washington | 1,175 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| North Hills | 766 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Williamstown distances to largest West Virginia cities
