Williamson, WV Demographics

A map of Williamson's Population by Race

Williamson, West Virginia had a population of 3,083 in 2020. It was 83.7% White, 8.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Williamson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is the 48th most populous. 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's White Population

2,581 residents of Williamson identify as White, or 83.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Williamson slightly less than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is ranked #392 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Williamson is less White than neighboring South Williamson (90.7% White), Chattaroy (97.2% White), Belfry (92.4% White), Delbarton (97.4% White), and Matewan (91.3% White).

Williamson's Black Population

274 residents of Williamson identify as Black, or 8.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williamson slightly larger than the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Williamson is more Black than neighboring South Williamson (2.1% Black), Chattaroy (0.6% Black), Belfry (1.9% Black), Delbarton (0% Black), and Matewan (3.6% Black).

Williamson's Asian Population

23 residents of Williamson identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williamson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Williamson is more Asian than neighboring Chattaroy (0% Asian), Delbarton (0.2% Asian), and Matewan (0% Asian). Williamson is less Asian than neighboring South Williamson (4.1% Asian), and Belfry (0.8% Asian).

Williamson's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Williamson identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williamson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is ranked #227 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Williamson is more Hispanic than neighboring South Williamson (0.9% Hispanic), Chattaroy (0.2% Hispanic), Belfry (0.4% Hispanic), and Delbarton (0.5% Hispanic). Williamson is less Hispanic than neighboring Matewan (1.5% Hispanic).

Williamson's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Williamson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williamson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Williamson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chattaroy (0.2% Native American/Other), and Delbarton (0.5% Native American/Other). Williamson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belfry (0.8% Native American/Other).

Williamson's Multiracial Population

150 residents of Williamson identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williamson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Williamson is ranked #114 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Williamson is more Multiracial than neighboring South Williamson (1.4% Multiracial), Chattaroy (1.9% Multiracial), Belfry (3.8% Multiracial), Delbarton (1.4% Multiracial), and Matewan (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.