Williamstown, VT Demographics

A map of Williamstown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,617	1,194	97.4%	94.5%
Multiracial	43	35	2.6%	2.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	26	0.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.4%

Williamstown, Vermont has an estimated population of 1,660, a dramatic increase from the 1,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Vermont 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 10.7% in 2020 and 5.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamstown is ranked the 34th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamstown's White Population

1,617 residents of Williamstown, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamstown is higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Williamstown ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's White population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. White residents' share of Williamstown's population has increased from 94.5% to 97.4%.

Williamstown is more White than neighboring South Barre (94.9% White), Barre (92.2% White), and East Barre (89.3% White). Williamstown is less White than neighboring Graniteville (100% White), and Websterville (100% White).

Williamstown's Black Population

0 residents of Williamstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamstown is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Williamstown ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

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

Williamstown is less Black than neighboring South Barre (3.6% Black), and Barre (0.1% 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 Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Williamstown ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 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 Barre (2.6% 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 Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Williamstown ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 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 2.1% to 0.0%.

Williamstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Barre (1.5% Hispanic).

Williamstown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Williamstown, 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 Williamstown is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamstown ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

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

Williamstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barre (0.1% Native American/Other), and East Barre (9.8% Native American/Other).

Williamstown's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Williamstown, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamstown is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Williamstown ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Williamstown is more Multiracial than neighboring South Barre (1.4% Multiracial), Graniteville (0% Multiracial), Websterville (0% Multiracial), and East Barre (0.9% Multiracial). Williamstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Barre (3.5% 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.