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Williamson, WV

Mingo CountyElev. 199 m
Population
2,979
Median home
$93,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Williamson

With about 2,979 residents, Williamson is one of West Virginia's notable places. Williamson sits in Mingo County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $24,119. Homes carry a median value of $93,300, and about 37% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.8%). Around 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,979
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$24,119
Per-capita income
$25,299
Poverty rate
32.3%
High-school grad or higher
85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
Unemployment
13.9%
Avg. commute
30.7 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.8%
Black6.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31%
Service27.3%
Sales & office21.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.2%
Production, transportation & material moving5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$93,300
Median gross rent
$555/mo
Owner-occupied
37.1%
Median year built
1955
Households
1,262
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Williamson has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading0%
Math16%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LENORE PK8 SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
WILLIAMSON PK8ElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Williamson127
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 43% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime91% below national
Williamson169
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↑ 52% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Williamson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Williamson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Mingo County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
AvalancheRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Williamson is in Mingo County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Williamson sits in Mingo County. Elevation ~199 m.

Map of Williamson
Williamson, WV
Where Williamson is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgWilliamson
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Coal HousePrice, R. T., HouseMountaineer HotelSmith, Elven C., House
Notable people from Williamson
Spike MaynardRobert Charles ChambersH. Truman ChafinDick HensleyJames Marshall SprouseEd WorleyBob LuskBeny J. PrimmJames Whittico Jr.Archie E. O'Neil
People searches in Williamson
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Welch (41 mi)Barboursville (51 mi)Huntington (52 mi)Kenova (53 mi)Milton (53 mi)St. Albans (54 mi)

Common questions

Williamson — frequently asked

What is the population of Williamson, West Virginia?
Williamson has a population of about 2,979, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Williamson?
The median home value in Williamson is $93,300, and the median gross rent is $555/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Williamson safe? What is the crime rate?
Williamson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 127 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Williamson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mingo County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, riverine flooding, avalanche.
How many schools are in Williamson?
Williamson has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Williamson?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Williamson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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