Williams, Minnesota

Williams: city in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States

About

Williams is a city located in the county of Lake of the Woods in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 191 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 175 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Williams

Population 175 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Lake of the Woods County
Postal code 56686
Phone Area Codes 218
Area 2.53 km2
Latitude & Longitude 48.7683,-94.9552
Altitude 1,152 feet / 351 meters
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 17:31:19 (4th May 2026)
Density 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.14% (2010-2020)
Weather 44℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Lake of the Woods County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Williams Highlighted locator map image
Lake of the Woods County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Williams Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Williams is located at 48°46'6"N 94°57'19"W (48.7683100, -94.9552200).

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Weather

44°F
Partly Sunny
18 mph NW Monday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Williams decreased by 9.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 191 - census
2011 190 -0.53% estimation process
2012 187 -1.6% estimation process
2013 184 -1.63% estimation process
2014 184 0% estimation process
2015 181 -1.66% estimation process
2016 178 -1.69% estimation process
2017 176 -1.14% estimation process
2018 174 -1.15% estimation process
2019 174 0% estimation process
2020 175 0.57% estimation process
Williams zip code is 56686. County name: Lake of the Woods, County fips: 27077
City of Williams

People born in Williams (2)

People born in Williams, including Olympic ice hockey player Daniel McKinnon, ice hockey player Clarence Schmidt, .

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Closest post offices linked to Williams.

Post Office Name City ZIP
William Post Office Williams (MN) 56686

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Williams, Pennsylvania township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 6,115 people.
  • Williams, California city in Colusa County, California, United States with a population of 5,400 people.
  • Williams, Arizona city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States with a population of 3,320 people.
  • Williams, Iowa city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States with a population of 319 people.
  • Williams, South Carolina city in Collation County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 108 people.

Other cities in Lake of the Woods County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake of the Woods County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Baudette 1,018 County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA