Williams, Iowa facts for kids
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Williams, Iowa
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Location of Williams, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 307 |
| • Density | 361.60/sq mi (139.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50271
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-85800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463052 |
Williams is a small city located in Hamilton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 307 people lived there. Williams is also known for its wind power generation, using large wind turbines to create electricity.
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About Williams, Iowa
Williams is located in the state of Iowa. It is part of Hamilton County. The city is known for its role in producing wind power.
Where is Williams Located?
Williams is found at coordinates 42 degrees North and 93 degrees West. This means it is in the central part of the United States. The city covers a total area of about 0.87 square miles (2.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Williams
The number of people living in Williams has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 79 | — |
| 1900 | 500 | +532.9% |
| 1910 | 457 | −8.6% |
| 1920 | 495 | +8.3% |
| 1930 | 500 | +1.0% |
| 1940 | 489 | −2.2% |
| 1950 | 519 | +6.1% |
| 1960 | 490 | −5.6% |
| 1970 | 456 | −6.9% |
| 1980 | 410 | −10.1% |
| 1990 | 368 | −10.2% |
| 2000 | 427 | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 344 | −19.4% |
| 2020 | 307 | −10.8% |
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Williams Population in 2020
In 2020, 307 people lived in Williams. This means there were about 353 people for every square mile. The average age of people in Williams was 44.3 years old.
- About 18% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Most people, about 64%, were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 17% of the people were 65 years or older.
There were 128 households in the city. On average, each household had about 3 people.
Diversity in Williams
Most people in Williams, about 92%, are White. A small number of people are African American. About 5.5% of the population reported being of mixed race. Also, about 5.9% of the people were of Hispanic background.
Work and Money in Williams
The average income per person in Williams was $22,410. This is a bit lower than the average for the state of Iowa. The average income for a household was $53,750. This is also lower than the state average. Only a small number of people, about 6.4%, live below the poverty line. This is much lower than the rest of Iowa.
More than half of the adults in Williams, about 55.6%, are married.
Education Levels
Most people in Williams have finished high school. About 95.8% of adults have a high school degree. This is higher than the state average. However, fewer people in Williams have a college degree. About 13.2% have a bachelor’s degree. The state average for a bachelor’s degree is 30.5%.
About 4.9% of the people in Williams have served in the military as veterans.
Schools in Williams
Williams is part of the Webster City Community School District. Before July 1, 2019, it was part of the Northeast Hamilton Community School District. That district later joined with Webster City.
Famous People from Williams
- Al McCoy (sportscaster) - He is known as the voice of the Phoenix Suns basketball team.
See also
In Spanish: Williams (Iowa) para niños
