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Williamston

County:
Martin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.511

Williamston is a town located in Martin County, North Carolina. Williamston has a 2026 population of 4,987. It is also the county seat of Martin County. Williamston is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -4.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,224 in 2020.

The median household income in Williamston is $38,738 with a poverty rate of 36.3%. The median age in Williamston is 45.4 years: 47.6 years for males, and 44.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.0 males.

5K
Total Population
1,105
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.78%
Growth

Williamston Population

Williamston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,987-39-0.78%
20255,026-40-0.79%
20245,066-2-0.04%
20235,068-11-0.22%
20225,079-84-1.63%
20215,163-82-1.56%
20205,224210.4%
20195,203-66-1.25%
20185,269-29-0.55%
20175,298-94-1.74%
20165,392-32-0.59%
20155,424-49-0.9%
20145,473-45-0.82%
20135,518-48-0.86%
20125,566-97-1.71%
20115,663-77-1.34%
20105,7402294.16%
20005,8433406.18%
19905,503-656-10.65%
19806,159-411-6.26%
19706,570-354-5.11%
19606,9241,94939.18%
19504,9751,00925.44%
19403,9661,23545.22%
19302,73100%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 47.6 years

Williamston Adults

There are 4,086 adults, (1,123 of whom are seniors) in Williamston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,921 (57.1%)
Male: 2,191 (42.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Williamston includes 50.2% Black or African American, 36.09% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,56650.2%
White1,84536.09%
Two or more races53410.45%
Asian1112.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander561.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3426.69%
White80.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,56650.2%
White1,83735.94%
Two or more races1923.76%
Asian1112.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander561.1%

Williamston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Williamston 's average per capita income is $31,077. Household income levels show a median of $38,738. The poverty rate stands at 36.3%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,213-
Families$46,987$59,933
Households$38,738$51,118
Non Families$24,953$38,414

$31,077

Average Income

$38,738

Median Household Income

36.3%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)