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Williamston, NC
Town in Martin County, North Carolina.
Population
5,112
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,133
ZIP codes
0
Williamston and its ZIP codes
Williamston at a glance
- Williamston is about 5.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,738 a year, 46% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (63% below North Carolina) and median rent is $684 a month.
Local data for Williamston, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamston, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,738
Poverty rate
36.3%
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (341), Irish Americans (243), German Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Williamston.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,822
6,126 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,890
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $8,171 per person
How people get to work
Williamston, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamston, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
279
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamston, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Williamston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EverettsTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Bear GrassTown | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| JamesvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| HamiltonTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WindsorTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| HassellTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ParmeleTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Oak CityTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| BethelTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| PlymouthTown | 18 mi | 4 |
| Lewiston WoodvilleTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| AskewvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| WashingtonCity | 20 mi | 8.2 |
| PinetownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamston, NC in?
- Williamston is in Martin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Williamston, NC?
- About 5,112 people live in Williamston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamston?
- Nearby places include Everetts (5.8 mi), Bear Grass (6.5 mi), Jamesville (9.8 mi), Hamilton (10 mi), Robersonville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023