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Williamson, WV
City in Mingo County, West Virginia.
Population
2,919
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
891
ZIP codes
0
Williamson and its ZIP codes
Williamson at a glance
- Williamson is about 12 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $21,875 a year, 63% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,600 (45% below West Virginia) and median rent is $489 a month.
Local data for Williamson, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamson, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,875
Poverty rate
49.1%
Median home value
$89,600
Median rent
$489/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (148), German Americans (75), Italian Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mingo County. PPP loans are for Williamson.
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
4,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,495 per person
How people get to work
Williamson, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamson, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
371
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamson, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
26.0%
U.S. 12.8% +13.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Williamson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Williamson, KYCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2 |
| ChattaroyCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| Belfry, KYCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| DelbartonTown | 5.4 mi | 2 |
| MatewanTown | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| McCarr, KYCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Red JacketCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Freeburn, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| KermitTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8 |
| Warfield, KYCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HoldenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Sarah AnnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| OmarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| VerdunvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamson, WV in?
- Williamson is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Williamson, WV?
- About 2,919 people live in Williamson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamson?
- Nearby places include South Williamson, KY (1.2 mi), Chattaroy (1.9 mi), Belfry, KY (4.2 mi), Delbarton (5.4 mi), Matewan (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023