Williamson, AZ Demographics

A map of Williamson's Population by Race

Williamson, Arizona has an estimated population of 6,310, a slight increase from the 6,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williamson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williamson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williamson, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamson is ranked the 86th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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). Williamson was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamson's White Population

5,458 residents of Williamson, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamson is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Williamson ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 89.4% to 86.5%.

Williamson is more White than neighboring Chino Valley (75.7% White), Prescott (82.8% White), Paulden (80.6% White), and Prescott Valley (73.5% White). Williamson is less White than neighboring Wilhoit (87.6% White).

Williamson's Black Population

11 residents of Williamson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamson is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Williamson ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.1%. Black residents' share of Williamson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Williamson is more Black than neighboring Paulden (0% Black), and Wilhoit (0% Black). Williamson is less Black than neighboring Chino Valley (0.3% Black), Prescott (0.5% Black), and Prescott Valley (0.6% Black).

Williamson's Asian Population

67 residents of Williamson, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williamson is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Williamson ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Asian residents' share of Williamson's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Williamson is more Asian than neighboring Chino Valley (0.3% Asian), Paulden (0.6% Asian), and Wilhoit (0% Asian). Williamson is less Asian than neighboring Prescott (2.1% Asian), and Prescott Valley (1.2% Asian).

Williamson's Hispanic Population

497 residents of Williamson, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamson is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Williamson ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Williamson's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.9%.

Williamson is less Hispanic than neighboring Chino Valley (17.9% Hispanic), Prescott (10% Hispanic), Paulden (15.8% Hispanic), Prescott Valley (20.1% Hispanic), and Wilhoit (10.8% Hispanic).

Williamson's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Williamson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williamson is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamson ranks 335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Williamson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paulden (0% Native American/Other), and Wilhoit (0.1% Native American/Other). Williamson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chino Valley (1.6% Native American/Other), Prescott (1% Native American/Other), and Prescott Valley (1.2% Native American/Other).

Williamson's Multiracial Population

267 residents of Williamson, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamson is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Williamson ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamson's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.2%.

Williamson is more Multiracial than neighboring Prescott (3.6% Multiracial), Paulden (3.1% Multiracial), Prescott Valley (3.4% Multiracial), and Wilhoit (1.5% 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.