Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Williamstown, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,945

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.8%3,738

Two or More

4.9%192

Black

0.3%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%196

High School Diploma

30.5%716

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%242

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%296

Associate's Degree

8.1%191

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%346

Master's Degree

6.2%145

Doctorate

0.5%12

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$209,800

Median Renti

$721

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%948

Renter-Occupied

24.9%315

Total Units

1,433

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.2%59

$50K–$100K

7.6%72

$100K–$150K

19.2%182

$150K–$200K

14.6%138

$200K–$300K

30.2%286

$300K–$500K

20.8%197

$500K–$1M

1.5%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

102

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1%15

2010–2019

2%28

2000–2009

8%115

1990–1999

14%201

1980–1989

7.7%111

1970–1979

21%301

1960–1969

25.6%367

1950–1959

8.1%116

1940–1949

0.9%13

1939 or earlier

11.6%166

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.3%610

Utility Gas

33.7%425

Fuel Oil

12.2%154

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%58

Other

1.3%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,050

Mean Household Incomei

$86,319

Per Capita Incomei

$28,383

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,958

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%71

$10K–$15K

4%50

$15K–$20K

5.3%67

$20K–$25K

1%13

$25K–$30K

3.1%39

$30K–$35K

0.9%11

$35K–$40K

4%51

$40K–$45K

4.9%62

$50K–$60K

8.6%109

$60K–$75K

7.5%95

$75K–$100K

11.9%150

$100K–$125K

19.7%249

$125K–$150K

12.9%163

$150K–$200K

9.4%119

$200K+

1.1%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

119

Avg. Tenant Renti

$455/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes97% occupied$492/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 818 homes84% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,050/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

59.8%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

29.6%

Low income$48K–$76K/yr

6.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $76K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

63.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.3% of subsidized households are minority

6.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,855

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,902

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

140(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured