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Williamstown, WV
City in Wood County, West Virginia.
Population
2,980
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,999
ZIP codes
0
Williamstown and its ZIP codes
Williamstown at a glance
- Williamstown is about 27 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $89,013, 49% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 (12% above West Virginia) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Williamstown, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamstown, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,013
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
44.3%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (633), Irish Americans (449), Italian Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Williamstown.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,805
35,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$679M
FY 2026, $8,051 per person
How people get to work
Williamstown, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamstown, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
184
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamstown, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Williamstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta, OHCity | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| BoazCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Reno, OHCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Devola, OHCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.1 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| North HillsTown | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ViennaCity | 6.8 mi | 4 |
| Lowell, OHVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BelmontCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Belpre, OHCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| ParkersburgCity | 11 mi | 11.8 |
| Vincent, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Lower Salem, OHVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Newport, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| KanawhaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BlennerhassettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamstown, WV in?
- Williamstown is in Wood County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Williamstown, WV?
- About 2,980 people live in Williamstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamstown?
- Nearby places include Marietta, OH (2.3 mi), Boaz (2.8 mi), Reno, OH (3.4 mi), Devola, OH (5.2 mi), Waverly (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023