Williams Bay, Wisconsin
Williams Bay: Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
About
Williams Bay is a village located in the county of Walworth in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,564 and a population density of 354 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,657 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Williams Bay
| Population : | 2,657 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Walworth County |
| Postal code : | 53191 |
| Area : | 7.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:01:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 367 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williams Bay is located at 42°34'41"N 88°32'27"W (42.5780700, -88.5409300).
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Demographics
The population of Williams Bay increased by 3.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,564 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,583 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,596 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,588 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,594 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,590 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,582 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,588 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,627 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,639 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,657 | 0.68% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 53,382 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 54,208 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 53,404 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 54,181 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 94.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,297 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 25,694 |
Williams Bay zip code is 53191.
County name: Walworth, County
fips: 55127
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 25,694 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $150,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,165 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $406 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $672 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 142 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 20,901 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,951 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 128,781 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 270,076 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 472,342 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,834 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,367 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,209 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 745 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,169 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 325,983 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,038 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,377 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,663 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,215 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,065 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 382 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,735 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 150.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 360.71 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $66,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $958 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $442 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $715 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,881 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 25.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,049 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,701 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,589 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,120 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 398 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 894 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 135 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 929 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,389.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.16 |
Schools in Williams Bay
College & universities near Williams Bay, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486460 | Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential | Elkhorn (WI) | 53121-2556 |
| 240189 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater (WI) | 53190-1790 |
| 147004 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60012-2761 |
| 238397 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville (WI) | 53547-5009 |
| 481137 | Shepherds College | Union Grove (WI) | 53182-1527 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Williams Bay, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Williams Bay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Bay Post Office | Williams Bay (WI) | 53191 |
| Fontana Post Office | Fontana (WI) | 53125 |
| Walworth Post Office | Walworth (WI) | 53184 |
| Lake Geneva Post Office | Lake Geneva (WI) | 53147 |
| Zenda Post Office | Zenda (WI) | 53195 |
Other cities in Walworth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Walworth County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | 10,020 | City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Geneva | 8,096 | Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Delavan | 5,356 | City in United States of America |
| East Troy | 4,058 | Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Lyons | 3,739 | Town in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Pell Lake | 3,722 | Census designated place |
| Genoa City | 2,975 | Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Delavan Lake | 2,649 | Census designated place |
| La Grange | 2,469 | Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Troy | 2,376 | Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Spring Prairie | 2,199 | Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Richmond | 1,905 | Human settlement in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Walworth | 1,718 | Central district in the London Borough of Southwark |
| Darien | 1,710 | Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin |
| Whitewater | 1,491 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Potter Lake | 1,107 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Williams Bay distances to largest Wisconsin cities
