South Williamson, KY Demographics

A map of South Williamson's Population by Race

South Williamson, Kentucky has an estimated population of 472, a large decrease from the 562 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.5% White, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Williamson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Williamson has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Williamson, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 2.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Williamson is ranked the 358th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Williamson was ranked the 339th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Williamson's White Population

465 residents of South Williamson, or 98.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Williamson is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. South Williamson ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Williamson's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of South Williamson's population has increased from 90.7% to 98.5%.

South Williamson is more White than neighboring Williamson (89.1% White), Chattaroy (91.6% White), Delbarton (94.9% White), and Matewan (87.5% White). South Williamson is less White than neighboring Belfry (100% White).

South Williamson's Black Population

0 residents of South Williamson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Williamson is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. South Williamson ranks 240th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Williamson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Williamson's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

South Williamson is less Black than neighboring Williamson (9.4% Black), and Matewan (8.3% Black).

South Williamson's Asian Population

0 residents of South Williamson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Williamson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. South Williamson ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Williamson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Williamson's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

South Williamson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Williamson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Williamson is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. South Williamson ranks 456th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Williamson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Williamson's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

South Williamson is less Hispanic than neighboring Matewan (2.8% Hispanic).

South Williamson's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of South Williamson, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Williamson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. South Williamson ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Williamson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Williamson's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

South Williamson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williamson (0.9% Native American/Other), Chattaroy (0% Native American/Other), Belfry (0% Native American/Other), Delbarton (0% Native American/Other), and Matewan (0% Native American/Other).

South Williamson's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Williamson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Williamson is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. South Williamson ranks 508th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Williamson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Williamson's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

South Williamson is less Multiracial than neighboring Williamson (0.7% Multiracial), Chattaroy (8.4% Multiracial), Delbarton (5.1% Multiracial), and Matewan (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.