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Williamstown, West Virginia, in Wood county, is 73 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 91 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Parkersburg - Marietta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,996 people in Williamstown.
In Williamstown, about 63% of adults are married.
In 2000, Williamstown had a median family income of $44,189. Williamstown has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Williamstown living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Williamstown. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 78% of housing in Williamstown is owner-occupied.
In Williamstown, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Williamstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Williamstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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