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Williams, California
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Williams Hardware on 7th Street
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Location in Colusa County and the state of California
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 Williams, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Colusa |
| Incorporated | May 17, 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.95 sq mi (12.81 km2) |
| • Land | 4.95 sq mi (12.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,123 |
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5,408 |
| • Density | 1,093.63/sq mi (422.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95987
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-85586 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652653, 2412268 |
Williams is a city located in Colusa County, California. It used to be called Central. In 2010, about 5,123 people lived there. By 2019, the population was estimated to be around 5,408.
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About Williams, California
Williams is a city in the state of California. It is part of Colusa County. The city is known for its history and its climate.
Where is Williams Located?
Williams is located in Colusa County. The city covers an area of about 4.95 square miles (12.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The History of Williams
The area where Williams is now was first called Central. A post office was set up there in 1874. In 1876, the town and its post office changed their name. They were renamed Williams to honor W. H. Williams. He was the person who planned out the town. Williams officially became a city in 1920.
People Living in Williams
The number of people living in Williams has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 279 | — | |
| 1890 | 461 | 65.2% | |
| 1930 | 851 | — | |
| 1940 | 814 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,134 | 39.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,370 | 20.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,571 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,655 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,297 | 38.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,670 | 59.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,123 | 39.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,408 | 5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Williams had 5,123 residents. Most people, about 97.9%, lived in homes. A small number lived in group homes or other facilities.
There were 1,369 households in Williams.
- About 57.1% of these homes had children under 18.
- Most households, 65.2%, were married couples.
- About 10.2% were homes with a female head of household and no husband.
- About 7.2% were homes with a male head of household and no wife.
The average household had 3.66 people. The average family had 4.04 people.
Age Groups in Williams
The population of Williams in 2010 included people of all ages:
- 33.2% were under 18 years old.
- 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 18.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Williams was 28.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 108.7 males.
Housing in Williams
There were 1,487 housing units in Williams.
- About 60.8% of these homes were owned by the people living in them.
- About 39.2% of the homes were rented.
Most people, 58.8%, lived in homes they owned. About 39.1% lived in rented homes.
Climate in Williams
Williams has a type of weather called a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
The weather in Williams can be quite warm. The highest temperature ever recorded was 115°F (46°C). The lowest temperature recorded was 17°F (-8°C).
Williams gets about 15.62 inches (39.67 cm) of rain each year. Most of the rain falls in the winter months. Snow is very rare in Williams.
| Climate data for Williams (1906-2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
83 (28) |
88 (31) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
112 (44) |
113 (45) |
115 (46) |
109 (43) |
100 (38) |
91 (33) |
76 (24) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.5 (12.5) |
60.8 (16.0) |
65.8 (18.8) |
73.2 (22.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
91.2 (32.9) |
96.6 (35.9) |
94.6 (34.8) |
89.1 (31.7) |
79.2 (26.2) |
64.6 (18.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
75.6 (24.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.1 (2.3) |
39 (4) |
41.3 (5.2) |
44.8 (7.1) |
52 (11) |
58.3 (14.6) |
60.4 (15.8) |
58.4 (14.7) |
54.8 (12.7) |
48.3 (9.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
36.5 (2.5) |
47.5 (8.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
18 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
45 (7) |
46 (8) |
39 (4) |
32 (0) |
22 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
17 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.25 (83) |
2.7 (69) |
1.95 (50) |
0.98 (25) |
0.35 (8.9) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.03 (0.76) |
0.07 (1.8) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.75 (19) |
2.14 (54) |
2.8 (71) |
15.62 (397) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.7 (1.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 47 |
| Source: WRCC | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Williams (California) para niños
