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Population Review

Williamstown, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Williamstown, New Jersey is 14,855 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $87,021, the median home value is $255,000, and the median age is 40.6.

14,855

Population

2002

People / sq mi

$87,021

Median Income

$255,000

Median Home Value

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Williamstown covers 7.4 sq mi of land at 2002 people per square mile.

About Williamstown, NJ

The poverty rate is what most separates Williamstown from the typical city: 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 14,855 residents, Williamstown is a city in New Jersey.

The typical household here earns about $87,021, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.0%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $255,000, with typical rent around $1,262.

27.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 8.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.8%
Black or African American9.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$87,021

Median Household Income

$42,041

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$255,000

Median Home Value

$1,262

Median Rent

79.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.5%

High School+

27.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

81.0%

Public Transit

8.8%

Work From Home

35.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.0%

Foreign Born

94.9%

Non-English at Home

7.3%

Veterans

13.4%

With Disability

91.9%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.9%
Retail Trade12.0%
Public Administration10.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.0%
Construction7.4%
Manufacturing6.7%
Information5.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Williamstown, New Jersey has a population of 14,855 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Williamstown, New Jersey is $87,021, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Williamstown, New Jersey is $255,000, with median monthly rent at $1,262 and a homeownership rate of 79.6%.

The median age in Williamstown, New Jersey is 40.6 years. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.