What is the population of Williamston, North Carolina?

Williamston has a population of approximately 5,112 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Williamston, North Carolina located?

Williamston is located in North Carolina, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.8465°, -77.0661°.

What is the median household income in Williamston?

The median household income in Williamston is approximately $38,738 based on the most recent open data.

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Williamston

Total population

5,112

Median home value

$107,100

14.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$38,738

Williamston$39k

National$74k

Founded

1779

Elevation22 m

Land area3.7 km²

Coordinates35.85°, -77.07°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1779

Elevation

22 m

Area

3.7 km²

Official website

www.townofwilliamston.com

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Overview

Williamston is a town in and the county seat of Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,248 at the 2020 census. It is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 28 miles (45 km) to the southwest.

History & geography

History

Williamston was founded in 1779 and named after William Williams, a local military commander during the American Revolution. Williamston was a focus of activity in the Civil Rights Movement. Beginning in June 1963, civil rights activists led by Golden Frinks protested at City Hall for 29 consecutive days. On August 3, 2023, Martin General Hospital in Williamston announced that Quorum Health, operator of the hospital, was filing for bankruptcy and closing the hospital. Martin General faced challenges as a result of a declining population and the preference of residents for other hospitals. Former hospital employees organized a protest, seeking the attention of an elected official, hoping to get the decision reversed. On August 14–15, Governor Roy Cooper visited Williamston to discuss the lack of medical care in rural parts of the state. He cited the recent hospital closure to explain why he supported expanding Medicaid across rural areas of North Carolina. On October 5, four clinics in Williamston also closed, further adding to the current healthcare crisis in the town.

Geography

Williamston is in eastern North Carolina, in central Martin County. It is bordered to the north by the Roanoke River, which serves as the Bertie County line. Major highways include US 13, US 17 and US 64. Tarboro is to the west and Plymouth is to the east, both by US 64. Washington is to the south by US 17, and Windsor is to the north via US 17 and 13 combined. Greenville is to the southwest via US 13 or by local highways. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Williamston has a total area of , all land.

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