Williams, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 760, Williams's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Williams is a small community located in Oregon, within Josephine County. The total population is 760. It ranks as the 252nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Williams is 58.2 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 23.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Williams is $78,094. This is 6% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Williams, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $592,000. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Williams has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.9% vs 1.8%).

Education

45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%. Notably, 24.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Williams, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.