Williamstown, MA

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2020 Population

4,565

1.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

21.4

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

6.22%

42% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$80,000

3.52% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$371,800

0.747% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

2,478

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Williamstown, MA had a population of 4.57k people with a median age of 21.4 and a median household income of $80,000. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Williamstown, MA grew from 4,506 to 4,565, a 1.31% increase and its median household income declined from $82,917 to $80,000, a −3.52% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamstown, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), and White (Hispanic) (2.34%).

None of the households in Williamstown, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Williamstown, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williamstown, MA are Williams College (692 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Williamstown, MA was $371,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.9%.

Most people in Williamstown, MA walked to work, and the average commute time was 11.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamstown, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Williamstown, MA is home to a population of 4.57k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.86% of Williamstown, MA residents were born outside of the country (450 people).

In 2020, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.51k people) in Williamstown, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 309 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 282 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

93.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.5% of Williamstown, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Williamstown, MA was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williamstown, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamstown, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 298
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
309 ± 97
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
282 ± 93

6.31%

Hispanic Population

288 people

6.31% of the people in Williamstown, MA are hispanic (288 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Williamstown, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
98,663 ± 7,656 people
Dominican Republic
90,760 ± 7,347 people
Brazil
81,000 ± 6,946 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 98,663 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,760 and Brazil with 81,000.

Foreign-Born Population

9.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

450 people

11.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

508 people

As of 2020, 9.86% of Williamstown, MA residents (450 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamstown, MA was 11.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williamstown, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
43 ± 38
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 21
World War II
9 ± 14

Williamstown, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Williamstown, MA employs 2.48k people. The largest industries in Williamstown, MA are Educational Services (1,520 people), Retail Trade (172 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (142 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($133,438), Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,446), and Manufacturing ($54,712).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,870. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.48k

2020 Value

± 286

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 15.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Williamstown, MA grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 2.44k employees to 2.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamstown, MA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (947 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (280 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (174 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamstown, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.48k

2020 Value

± 286

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 15.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Williamstown, MA grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 2.44k employees to 2.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamstown, MA, are Educational Services (1,520 people), Retail Trade (172 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (142 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamstown, MA, though some of these residents may live in Williamstown, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$15,458

Median earning men ± $13,626

$6,469

Median earning women ± $2,387

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($19,559), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($8,194), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($7,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($82,500), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,074), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($6,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Williamstown, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Williamstown, MA awarded 692 degrees. The student population of Williamstown, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,134 male students and 2,314 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamstown, MA are White (308 and 48.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (97 and 15.3%), Asian (92 and 14.5%), and Black or African American (75 and 11.8%).

The largest universities in Williamstown, MA by number of degrees awarded are Williams College (692 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Williamstown, MA are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (100 and 14.5%), General Mathematics (72 and 10.4%), and General Biological Sciences (57 and 8.24%).

The median tuition cost in Williamstown, MA for private four year colleges is $59,350.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Williamstown, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 8.83%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,448 (48% men and 52% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,448 students enrolled in Williamstown, MA, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,192 records, of which 47.4% were women and 52.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Mathematics
72 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
57 degree-majors awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
100 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Williamstown, MA was General Mathematics with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Williamstown, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Williams College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

692 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williams College with 692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 388 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamstown, MA, which is 1.28 times more than the 304 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 308 degrees mean that there were 3.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 97 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($59,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Measure

In 2020, 0.959% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.34M), Bachelors Degree (1.3M), and Some college (1.02M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamstown, MA was $371,800 in 2020, which is 1.62 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $374,600 to $371,800, a 0.747% decrease. The homeownership rate in Williamstown, MA is 58.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Williamstown, MA have an average commute time of 11.9 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Williamstown, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$371,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$68,430

$654

Median Property Taxes

±$124

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamstown, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williamstown, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.9%

Homeownership

2020

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.9% of the housing units in Williamstown, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamstown, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9201.01
Census Tract 9201.02

The following map shows all of the places in Williamstown, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,000

Median Household Income

± $25,409

1.11k

Number of Households

± 192

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.11k households in Williamstown, MA declined from $80,000 from the previous year's value of $82,917.

The following chart displays the households in Williamstown, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamstown, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.483

2019 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2020, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.544% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Walked (58%)
Drove Alone (28.5%)
Worked At Home (7.22%)

In 2020, 58% of workers in Williamstown, MA walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (28.5%) and those who worked at home (7.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamstown, MA have a shorter commute time (11.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.845% of the workforce in Williamstown, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williamstown, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamstown, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamstown, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamstown, MA (140 out of 2.25k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamstown, MA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

99.6% of the population of Williamstown, MA has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 4.7% on Medicaid, 8.67% on Medicare, 26.2% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Massachusetts was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Berkshire County, MA see 839 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (848 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1065 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 106 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Berkshire County, MA.

839 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Berkshire County, MA

Primary care physicians in Berkshire County, MA see an average of 839 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (848 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Berkshire County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 49.3% between 18 and 34 years, 19.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.439%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

4.7%

Medicaid

8.67%

Medicare

26.2%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamstown, MA declined by 17.7% from 0.534% to 0.439%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williamstown, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.