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Williamston, NC


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Williamston, North Carolina

Williamston, North Carolina, in Martin county, is 24 miles NE of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town contains a population of approximately 5,843.

The People and Families of Williamston

In Williamston, about 39% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Williamston.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Williamston boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamston had a median family income of $32,984.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Williamston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Williamston Housing

Williamston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Williamston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Williamston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Williamston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Williamston, NC

Comparing Williamston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime13

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