Williamstown, MA Demographics
A map of Williamstown's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,151 | 73.1% |
Asian | 395 | 9.2% |
Hispanic | 308 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 224 | 5.2% |
Black | 195 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 35 | 0.8% |
Williamstown, Massachusetts had a population of 4,308 in 2020. It was 73.1% White, 4.5% Black, 9.2% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Williamstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is the 130th 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).
Williamstown's White Population
3,151 residents of Williamstown identify as White, or 73.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Williamstown slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is ranked #197 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Williamstown is less White than neighboring Pownal (88.9% White), North Adams (85.7% White), Pownal Center (95.2% White), North Pownal (98.3% White), and Adams (89.7% White).
Williamstown's Black Population
195 residents of Williamstown identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williamstown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Williamstown is more Black than neighboring Pownal (0.5% Black), North Adams (2.4% Black), Pownal Center (0.9% Black), North Pownal (0% Black), and Adams (1.4% Black).
Williamstown's Asian Population
395 residents of Williamstown identify as Asian, or 9.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williamstown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Williamstown is more Asian than neighboring Pownal (1.3% Asian), North Adams (0.8% Asian), Pownal Center (0.2% Asian), North Pownal (0% Asian), and Adams (0.4% Asian).
Williamstown's Hispanic Population
308 residents of Williamstown identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williamstown slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is ranked #61 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Williamstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Pownal (1.8% Hispanic), North Adams (4.6% Hispanic), Pownal Center (1.6% Hispanic), North Pownal (1.7% Hispanic), and Adams (3.1% Hispanic).
Williamstown's Native American/Other Population
35 residents of Williamstown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williamstown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Williamstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pownal Center (0.2% Native American/Other), North Pownal (0% Native American/Other), and Adams (0.4% Native American/Other). Williamstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pownal (1.5% Native American/Other).
Williamstown's Multiracial Population
224 residents of Williamstown identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williamstown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Williamstown is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Williamstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Pownal Center (1.8% Multiracial), North Pownal (0% Multiracial), and Adams (5% Multiracial). Williamstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Pownal (6% Multiracial), and North Adams (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.