Williamson, WV Demographics

A map of Williamson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,602	2,581	89.1%	83.7%
Black	273	274	9.4%	8.9%
Native American/Other	25	23	0.9%	0.7%
Multiracial	19	150	0.7%	4.9%
Asian	0	23	0.0%	0.7%
Hispanic	0	32	0.0%	1.0%

Williamson, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,919, a decrease from the 3,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 9.4% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as West Virginia 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 28.9% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamson is ranked the 53rd most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamson's White Population

2,602 residents of Williamson, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamson is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Williamson ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Williamson's population has increased from 83.7% to 89.1%.

Williamson is more White than neighboring Matewan (87.5% White). Williamson is less White than neighboring South Williamson (98.5% White), Chattaroy (91.6% White), Belfry (100% White), and Delbarton (94.9% White).

Williamson's Black Population

273 residents of Williamson, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamson is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Williamson ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Williamson's population has increased from 8.9% to 9.4%.

Williamson is more Black than neighboring South Williamson (0% Black), Chattaroy (0% Black), Belfry (0% Black), Delbarton (0% Black), and Matewan (8.3% 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 comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Williamson ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Williamson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Williamson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamson is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Williamson ranks 229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

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

Williamson's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Williamson, or 0.9% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamson ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Williamson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chattaroy (0% Native American/Other), Belfry (0% Native American/Other), Delbarton (0% Native American/Other), and Matewan (0% Native American/Other). Williamson is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Williamson (1.5% Native American/Other).

Williamson's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Williamson, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamson is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Williamson ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamson's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.7%.

Williamson is more Multiracial than neighboring South Williamson (0% Multiracial), and Belfry (0% Multiracial). Williamson is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.