Williamstown, Massachusetts
Williamstown: town in Massachusetts
About
Williamstown is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,754. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,631 inhabitants.
The town was created 277 years ago in 1748.
Quick Facts about Williamstown
| Population | 7,631 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01267 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 121400000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7120,-73.2037 |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1749 (277 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:22:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -1.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Williamstown is located at 42°42'43"N 73°12'13"W (42.7120200, -73.2037200).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Williamstown decreased by 1.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,754 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,738 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,400 | -4.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,321 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,463 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,594 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,540 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,509 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,487 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,434 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,631 | 2.58% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Williamstown
1Williamstown Town Hall
31 North St, Williamstown, MA 01267 View details
Phone: +14134583500 | Website available
People born in Williamstown (32)
People born in Williamstown, including American-Canadian actor Matthew Perry, geologist Florence Bascom, politician David A. Noble, .
More notable people
- Benjamin Mather Woodbridge (American university teacher (1884-1969)) he was born in 05/11/1884
- Charles Stebbins (American politician (1789-1873)) he was born in 23/06/1789
- William L. Alden (US lawyer (1837-1908), diplomat, journalist (mostly for the New York Times) and author, in the UK from 1893 (but he died back in the US), a founding member of the Theosophical Society in 1875) he was born in 09/10/1837
- Bernard Blair (American politician) he was born in 24/05/1801
- Nathan Williams (American politician) he was born in 19/12/1773
- John Bennett Perry (American actor and model) he was born in 04/01/1941
- Ronold W. P. King (American physicist) he was born in 19/09/1905
- James Porter (American lawyer and politician from New York) he was born in 18/04/1787
- Albert Cummings (American blues musician) he was born in 01/01/1968
- April Bernard (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1956
- Bill Leete (American football player and coach, baseball player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 01/01/1940
- Bob Pettit (American baseball player) he was born in 19/07/1861
- Carol Holloway (actress) she was born in 30/04/1892
- Charles Cooper Nott, Jr. (American judge) he was born in 10/10/1869
- David Woodcock (American politician) he was born in 29/08/1784
- Hannah Cohoon (American artist (1781-1864)) she was born in 01/02/1781
- Jack Mills (American baseball player) he was born in 23/10/1889
- William Como (American ballet writer) he was born in 10/11/1925
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Williamstown, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168342 | Williams College | Williamstown (MA) | 01267 |
| 167288 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams (MA) | 01247-4100 |
| 419095 | Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams (MA) | 01247-3999 |
| 231086 | Southern Vermont College | Bennington (VT) | 05201 |
| 230816 | Bennington College | Bennington (VT) | 05201-6003 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Williamstown, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Williamstown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Post Office | Williamstown (MA) | 01267 |
| Pownal Post Office | Pownal (VT) | 05261 |
| North Adam Post Office | North Adams (MA) | 01247 |
| Adam Post Office | Adams (MA) | 01220 |
| Petersburg Post Office | Petersburg (NY) | 12138 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Williamstown, New Jersey town in Massachusetts with a population of 15,567 people.
- Williamstown, Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 3,939 people.
- Williamstown, Vermont town in Orange County, Vermont, United States with a population of 3,530 people.
- Williamstown, West Virginia city in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 2,860 people.
- Williamstown, Pennsylvania borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,386 people.
- Williamstown, New York human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,241 people.
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
| Richmond | 1,410 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Williamstown distances to largest Massachusetts cities