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Williamstown, VT

Census-designated place in Orange County, Vermont.

Population

1,660

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

495

ZIP codes

0

Williamstown and its ZIP codes

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Williamstown at a glance

  • Williamstown is about 7 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 34th among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
  • The median household income is $79,358, close to the Vermont median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,300 (33% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,717 a month.

Local data for Williamstown, VT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Williamstown, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$79,358

Poverty rate

13.8%

Median home value

$211,300

Median rent

$1,717/mo

Homeownership

82.9%

Bachelor's or higher

12.0%

Median age

34.6

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (147), Irish Americans (100), French Americans (78).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Williamstown.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,404

7,791 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,172

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$296M

FY 2026, $10,107 per person

Orange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Williamstown, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.2%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
  • Worked from home9.2%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Williamstown, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

539

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

120

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 7°F

38.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Williamstown, VT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.2%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Williamstown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GranitevilleCensus-designated place3.4 mi1.7
South BarreCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.9
WebstervilleCensus-designated place4.3 mi2
East BarreCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.6
BarreCity5.5 mi4
NorthfieldCensus-designated place6 mi2.4
ChelseaCensus-designated place10 mi0.9
East MontpelierCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
MontpelierCity11 mi10.1
PlainfieldCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
RandolphCensus-designated place15 mi4.5
WaitsfieldCensus-designated place15 mi0.7
WorcesterCensus-designated place17 mi0.1
GrotonCensus-designated place18 mi2.4
MarshfieldVillage18 mi0.3
WaterburyCensus-designated place18 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Williamstown, VT in?
Williamstown is in Orange County, Vermont.
What is the population of Williamstown, VT?
About 1,660 people live in Williamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Williamstown?
Nearby places include Graniteville (3.4 mi), South Barre (3.5 mi), Websterville (4.3 mi), East Barre (4.9 mi), Barre (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023