Williamson, NY Demographics
A map of Williamson's Population by Race
Williamson, New York has an estimated population of 2,387, a slight decrease from the 2,418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 26.3% in 2020 and 26.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Williamson is ranked the 577th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 572nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Williamson's White Population
2,030 residents of Williamson, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamson is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Williamson ranks 661st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Williamson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 85.0%.
Williamson is more White than neighboring Ontario (84.5% White), and Sodus (64.6% White). Williamson is less White than neighboring Pultneyville (90.1% White), Marion (97.1% White), and Walworth (93.2% White).
Williamson's Black Population
65 residents of Williamson, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamson is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Williamson ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.7%.
Williamson is more Black than neighboring Pultneyville (0% Black), Marion (0.2% Black), and Walworth (0% Black). Williamson is less Black than neighboring Ontario (4.4% Black), and Sodus (19.3% Black).
Williamson's Asian Population
0 residents of Williamson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williamson is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Williamson ranks 1059th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Williamson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Williamson is less Asian than neighboring Sodus (0.2% Asian), and Walworth (1.2% Asian).
Williamson's Hispanic Population
191 residents of Williamson, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamson is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Williamson ranks 637th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Williamson's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.0%.
Williamson is more Hispanic than neighboring Pultneyville (0% Hispanic), Marion (0.9% Hispanic), Ontario (2.9% Hispanic), and Walworth (0% Hispanic). Williamson is less Hispanic than neighboring Sodus (8.6% Hispanic).
Williamson's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Williamson, 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 Williamson is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamson ranks 825th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Williamson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (1% Native American/Other), and Walworth (2.6% Native American/Other).
Williamson's Multiracial Population
101 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 New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Williamson ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.
Williamson is more Multiracial than neighboring Marion (0.8% Multiracial), and Walworth (2.9% Multiracial). Williamson is less Multiracial than neighboring Pultneyville (9.9% Multiracial), Ontario (8.2% Multiracial), and Sodus (7.4% 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.