Williamston, MI Demographics

A map of Williamston's Population by Race

Williamston, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,807, a less than 1% change from the 3,819 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williamston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williamston has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williamston, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamston is ranked the 214th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Williamston was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamston's White Population

3,576 residents of Williamston, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamston is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Williamston ranks 434th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamston's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Williamston's population has increased from 88.6% to 93.9%.

Williamston is more White than neighboring Webberville (84.1% White), Dansville (89.5% White), Okemos (61.3% White), and Haslett (75.7% White). Williamston is less White than neighboring Shaftsburg (95.5% White).

Williamston's Black Population

0 residents of Williamston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamston is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Williamston ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamston's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Williamston's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Williamston is less Black than neighboring Webberville (0.7% Black), Okemos (3.5% Black), and Haslett (4% Black).

Williamston's Asian Population

43 residents of Williamston, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williamston is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Williamston ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Asian residents' share of Williamston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Williamston is more Asian than neighboring Webberville (0% Asian), and Shaftsburg (0.7% Asian). Williamston is less Asian than neighboring Dansville (1.7% Asian), Okemos (19.5% Asian), and Haslett (6.5% Asian).

Williamston's Hispanic Population

129 residents of Williamston, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamston is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Williamston ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Williamston's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

Williamston is more Hispanic than neighboring Shaftsburg (0% Hispanic), and Dansville (3.2% Hispanic). Williamston is less Hispanic than neighboring Webberville (9% Hispanic), Okemos (6.4% Hispanic), and Haslett (6.4% Hispanic).

Williamston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Williamston, 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 Williamston is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamston ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamston's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Williamston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Webberville (2% Native American/Other), Dansville (1.2% Native American/Other), Okemos (1.5% Native American/Other), and Haslett (0.3% Native American/Other).

Williamston's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Williamston, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamston is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Williamston ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamston's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.5%.

Williamston is less Multiracial than neighboring Webberville (4.2% Multiracial), Shaftsburg (3.9% Multiracial), Dansville (4.5% Multiracial), Okemos (7.7% Multiracial), and Haslett (7% 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.