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Crime in Williamston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Williamston. Key points include:
There were 378 total crimes in Williamston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Williamston is 7,569.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Williamston is 1,161.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Williamston is 6,407.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Williamston is 257.16% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Williamston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Williamston / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 378 | 7,569.1 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 58 | 1,161.4 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 60.1 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 160.2 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 46 | 921.1 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 320 | 6,407.7 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 58 | 1,161.4 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 254 | 5,086.1 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 160.2 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Williamston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Williamston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Williamston is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Williamston is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Williamston is $131,110.
The median income in Williamston is $38,738.
Williamston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Williamston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Williamston | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Williamston, NC Weather
The average high in Williamston is 71.7° and the average low is 50.0°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Williamston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Williamston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Williamston
The current population in Williamston is 5,112. The population has decreased 7.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,112 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,157 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 5,224 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,221 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 5,251 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 5,312 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 5,375 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,398 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 5,534 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,569 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 5,410 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,453 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,484 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,488 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,514 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Williamston
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Williamston is:
35.9% White with 1,837 White residents.
50.2% African American with 2,566 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 111 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 192 Two Or More residents.
6.8% Hispanic with 350 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Williamston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.9% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 50.2% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Williamston
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Williamston is 57.1% female with 2,920 female residents.
Williamston is 42.9% male with 2,191 male residents.
| Gender | Williamston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Williamston for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Williamston completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Williamston completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Williamston completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Williamston completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Williamston completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Williamston completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Williamston completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Williamston completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Williamston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Williamston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Williamston, North Carolina
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11.8% of households in Williamston earn Less than $10,000.
9.9% of households in Williamston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Williamston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.0% of households in Williamston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.5% of households in Williamston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.3% of households in Williamston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Williamston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.8% of households in Williamston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.6% of households in Williamston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.3% of households in Williamston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Williamston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.3% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
