Williamson, West Virginia
Williamson: County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
About
Williamson is a city located in the county of Mingo in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,191 and a population density of 376 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,616 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Williamson
| Population : | 2,616 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Mingo County |
| Different from : | Williamstown |
| Postal code : | 25661 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 8.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Capital city : | Williamson is capital of Mingo County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:26:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 308 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -21.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Williamson is located at 37°40'27"N 82°16'38"W (37.6742700, -82.2773600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Williamson decreased by 21.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,147 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,083 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,052 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,006 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,950 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,866 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,786 | -2.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,737 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,676 | -2.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,616 | -2.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,664 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,736 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,998 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,737 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 504 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
Williamson zip code is 25661.
County name: Mingo, County
fips: 54059
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $142,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $999 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $378 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $593 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,879 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.7% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 195,386 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 59,539 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,845 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,024 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,398 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 549 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 331 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 488 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 423 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 720.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.35 |
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People born in Williamson (14)
People born in Williamson, including politician Ed Worley, politician H. Truman Chafin, United States federal judge James Marshall Sprouse, .
List
- Robert Charles Chambers (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Robert H. Foglesong (United States general) he was born in 13/07/1945
- Shayde Sartin (American musician) he was born in 01/04/1976
- Spike Maynard (American judge) he was born in 08/12/1942
- Ulvert M. Moore (US Navy officer) he was born in 26/08/1917
- Bob Lusk (American professional football player) he was born in 18/05/1932
- Dick Hensley (American football player (1927-2015)) he was born in 08/09/1927
- Bob Smith (American football player) he was born in 28/12/1945
- Beny J. Primm (American doctor) he was born in 21/05/1928
- James Whittico Jr. he was born in 18/11/1915
- Archie E. O'Neil (U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General) he was born in 22/08/1905
Schools in Williamson
College & universities near Williamson, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237127 | Appalachian Beauty School | Belfry (KY) | 41514 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Williamson, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
Post offices near Williamson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson Post Office | Williamson (WV) | 25661 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Williamson , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 6,688 people.
- Williamson , Arizona census designated place with a population of 5,438 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 Mingo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mingo County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Creek | 1,090 | Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia |
| Chattaroy | 756 | Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia |
| Delbarton | 487 | Town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States |
| Matewan | 415 | Human settlement in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Gilbert | 378 | Town in West Virginia |
| Kermit | 341 | Town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Williamson distances to largest West Virginia cities
