Williams city, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Williams city is a small community located in Arizona. The total population is 3,322. It ranks as the 118th most populous out of 445 cities and towns in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Williams city is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Williams city is $66,183. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $457,500. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Williams city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.6%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Williams city, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 445 Census-designated places in Arizona. For official data, visit data.census.gov.