Williamson County, Tennessee
Williamson County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Williamson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 183,182 and a population density of 314 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 245,348 inhabitants. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created 226 years ago in 1799.
County Snapshot
Williamson County at a glance
Williamson County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
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FranklinPopulation 85,316
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Quick Facts about Williamson County
| Population | 245,348 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Williamson County, Williamson County |
| Area | 584 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8938,-86.8986 |
| Named for | Hugh Williamson |
| Capital | Franklin |
| Establishment | October 26, 1799 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:51:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 420 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 25.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Williamson County is located at 35°53'38"N 86°53'55"W (35.8937800, -86.8986000). It has 6 neighbors: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hickman County, Marshall County and Maury County.
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The largest city of Williamson County is Franklin with a population of 85,316. Other cities include, Nolensville population 11,145 and Thompson's Station population 6,973. See all Williamson County cities & populated places.
Williamson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 85,316 | The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee. |
| Nolensville | 11,145 | City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee. |
| Thompson's Station | 6,973 | Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 1...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Williamson County
Official Website- Franklin
Demographics
The population of Williamson County increased by 25.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 183,182 | - | census |
| 2011 | 188,501 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 193,211 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 199,143 | 2.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 205,334 | 3.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 211,605 | 2.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 218,903 | 3.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 226,048 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 231,978 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 238,412 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 245,348 | 2.83% | estimation process |
People born in Williamson County (11)
People born in Williamson County, including United States Army general and Confederate Army brigadier general Gideon Johnson Pillow, politician Thomas Hickman Williams, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan, .
More notable people
- Samuel Benton (soldier) he was born in 18/10/1820
- Susanna Dickinson (Alamo survivor) she was born in 01/01/1814
- William Polk Hardeman (Confederate States Army brigadier general) he was born in 04/11/1816
- Hugh Clarence Tucker he was born in 04/10/1857
- John W. Morton (American Politician and White Supremacist) he was born in 19/09/1842
- Edith D. Pope she was born in 01/01/1869
- Rufus King Boyd (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1831
- Johnny Ray (American baseball player, born 1911) he was born in 08/09/1911
Other places with the same name (2)
- Williamson County, Texas county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 617,855 people.
- Williamson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 66,415 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Wilson County | 148,130 | County in Tennessee, United States |