Williams, CA Demographics

A map of Williams's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,758	4,467	85.2%	80.7%
White	818	789	14.6%	14.2%
Black	3	47	0.1%	0.8%
Asian	3	90	0.1%	1.6%
Multiracial	3	91	0.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	54	0.0%	1.0%

Williams, California has an estimated population of 5,585, a less than 1% change from the 5,538 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% Hispanic, 14.6% White, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williams, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williams has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williams, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williams is ranked the 633rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Williams was ranked the 630th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williams's White Population

818 residents of Williams, or 14.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williams is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Williams ranks 1374th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williams's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Williams's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.6%.

Williams is less White than neighboring Colusa (36.3% White), Maxwell (19.5% White), Arbuckle (20% White), College City (38.4% White), and Meridian (68% White).

Williams's Black Population

3 residents of Williams, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williams is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Williams ranks 806th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williams's Black population has declined by an estimated 93.6%. Black residents' share of Williams's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Williams is more Black than neighboring Maxwell (0% Black), Arbuckle (0% Black), and College City (0% Black). Williams is less Black than neighboring Colusa (1.6% Black), and Meridian (3.1% Black).

Williams's Asian Population

3 residents of Williams, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williams is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Williams ranks 938th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williams's Asian population has declined by an estimated 96.7%. Asian residents' share of Williams's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.1%.

Williams is more Asian than neighboring Maxwell (0% Asian), College City (0% Asian), and Meridian (0% Asian). Williams is less Asian than neighboring Colusa (1.4% Asian), and Arbuckle (0.6% Asian).

Williams's Hispanic Population

4,758 residents of Williams, or 85.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williams is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Williams ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williams's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Williams's population has increased from 80.7% to 85.2%.

Williams is more Hispanic than neighboring Colusa (57.2% Hispanic), Maxwell (77.9% Hispanic), Arbuckle (76.7% Hispanic), College City (61.6% Hispanic), and Meridian (12.9% Hispanic).

Williams's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Williams, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williams is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Williams ranks 1046th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williams's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williams's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Williams is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colusa (0.4% Native American/Other), Maxwell (1.3% Native American/Other), and Meridian (13.5% Native American/Other).

Williams's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Williams, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williams is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Williams ranks 1375th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williams's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Williams's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.1%.

Williams is more Multiracial than neighboring College City (0% Multiracial). Williams is less Multiracial than neighboring Colusa (3.2% Multiracial), Maxwell (1.3% Multiracial), Arbuckle (2.7% Multiracial), and Meridian (2.5% 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.