Williamstown, KY Demographics

A map of Williamstown's Population by Race

Williamstown, Kentucky has an estimated population of 3,945, a slight increase from the 3,894 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williamstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williamstown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williamstown, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 10.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamstown is ranked the 104th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Williamstown was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamstown's White Population

3,738 residents of Williamstown, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamstown is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Williamstown ranks 265th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Williamstown's population has increased from 90.9% to 94.8%.

Williamstown is more White than neighboring Dry Ridge (88.7% White), and Crittenden (84% White). Williamstown is less White than neighboring Corinth (99.1% White), Verona (97% White), and Berry (96.4% White).

Williamstown's Black Population

10 residents of Williamstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamstown is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Williamstown ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Black residents' share of Williamstown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Williamstown is more Black than neighboring Corinth (0% Black), Verona (0% Black), and Berry (0% Black). Williamstown is less Black than neighboring Dry Ridge (2.3% Black), and Crittenden (3% Black).

Williamstown's Asian Population

0 residents of Williamstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williamstown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Williamstown ranks 310th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Williamstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Williamstown is less Asian than neighboring Dry Ridge (3.1% Asian), Crittenden (1.5% Asian), and Verona (1.3% Asian).

Williamstown's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Williamstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamstown is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Williamstown ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Williamstown's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Williamstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Dry Ridge (2.8% Hispanic), Crittenden (10.5% Hispanic), Verona (1.7% Hispanic), and Berry (2.4% Hispanic).

Williamstown's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Williamstown, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williamstown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamstown ranks 335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Williamstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Corinth (0% Native American/Other), Verona (0% Native American/Other), and Berry (0% Native American/Other). Williamstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dry Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other), and Crittenden (0.4% Native American/Other).

Williamstown's Multiracial Population

192 residents of Williamstown, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamstown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Williamstown ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamstown's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.9%.

Williamstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Dry Ridge (2.5% Multiracial), Crittenden (0.5% Multiracial), Corinth (0.9% Multiracial), Verona (0% Multiracial), and Berry (1.2% 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.