Williamson, New York
Williamson: Town in New York, United States
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Williamson is a town located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,984 and a population density of 202 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,688 inhabitants.
The town was created 231 years ago in 1793.
The Town of Williamson is a town on the south shore of Lake Ontario in the northwest part of Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 6,984 at the time of the 2010 census. The town is named after Charles Williamson, a land agent of the Pulteney Estate.
The area was first settled around 1793 by Ralph and Joseph Herrick. In 1817, William Williamson established himself as a land agent for John Spencer Pulteney's Pulteney Estate Company, and started buying up land for sale to settlers. The first settlement in what would become Williamson was called "Williamson's Corners", after him.
In 1818, three years after the formation of Wayne County from Ontario County and Genesee County, William Williamson convinced Genesee County to give up parts of its townships (which then became part of Ontario County) so that he could form his own town on the south shore of Lake Ontario. The new town was named "Williamson", after him.
Quick Facts about Williamson
| Population : | 6,688 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 14589 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 315 |
| Area : | 34.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1794 (231 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:18:42 (18th April 2025) |
| Density : | 193 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williamson is located at 43°13'26"N 77°11'10"W (43.2239500, -77.1860900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Williamson decreased by 4.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,984 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,954 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,925 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,877 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,846 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,807 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,763 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,746 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,743 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,724 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,688 | -0.54% | estimation process |
People born in Williamson (2)
People born in Williamson, including politician Judson L. Transue, US-american violonist Arma Senkrah, .
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Schools in Williamson
College & universities near Williamson, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418001 | Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Newark (NY) | 14513-1863 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Williamson, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
Post offices near Williamson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Post Office | Williamson (NY) | 14589 |
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- Williamson , Arizona census designated place with a population of 5,438 people.
- Williamson , West Virginia county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 2,616 people.
- Williamson , Georgia human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 521 people.
- Williamson , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 212 people.
- Williamson , Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 157 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Westbury | 15,296 | Village in Nassau County, New York |
| Ontario | 10,173 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Walworth | 9,100 | Human settlement in Wayne County, New York, United States of America |
| Macedon | 8,872 | Town in Wayne County, New York, United States of America |
| Newark | 8,750 | Village in Wayne County, New York, United States |
| Sodus | 7,951 | City in Wayne County, New York, United States of America |
| Marbletown | 5,497 | Town in Wayne County, New York |
| Lyons | 5,335 | County seat of Wayne County, New York, United States |
| Marion | 4,533 | City in New York, United States |
| Palmyra | 4,134 | Town in Wayne County, New York, United States of America |
| Rose | 2,243 | Town in Wayne County, New York, United States |
| Huron | 1,956 | Town in Wayne County, New York |
| Clyde | 1,945 | Village in New York, United States |
| Lincoln | 1,909 | Town in New York, United States |
| Savannah | 1,644 | Town in New York, United States |
| Wolcott | 1,600 | Village in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Williamson distances to largest New York cities
