Williamstown (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Williamstown, Massachusetts
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Location in Berkshire County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Town | Williamstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,308 |
| • Density | 1,267.80/sq mi (489.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01267
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| Area code(s) | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-79950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0607825 |
Williamstown is a special area in the larger town of Williamstown in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts separately for population information. In 2020, about 4,308 people lived in the Williamstown CDP.
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Exploring Williamstown's Location
The Williamstown CDP is found in the northeastern part of the town of Williamstown. It is located at coordinates 42°42′34″N 73°11′50″W / 42.70944°N 73.19722°W.
Key Landmarks and Roads
Williams College is a big part of the center of the CDP. Important roads meet near the college. U.S. Route 7 and Massachusetts Route 2 cross paths here. Route 2 goes east through the CDP as Main Street. It then becomes the Mohawk Trail as it heads towards North Adams. Route 7 goes north towards Vermont. Both highways also go south as Cold Spring Road.
Rivers and Waterways
The CDP covers about 8.9 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The Hoosic River flows along the northern edge of the CDP. The Green River also flows into the Hoosic River from the south. The Hoosic River is a tributary of the Hudson River.
Who Lives in Williamstown?
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| 2020 | 4,308 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,754 people living in the CDP. There were 1,368 households, which are groups of people living together. About 715 of these were families. The population density was about 536 people per square kilometer.
Community Makeup
Most people in Williamstown CDP are White (86.87%). Other groups include Black or African American (3.83%), Asian (4.80%), and Native American (0.06%). Some people are from two or more races (3.13%). About 3.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income Information
The population in 2000 had different age groups. About 11.7% were under 18 years old. A large group, 45.0%, were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age was 22 years. This means half the people were younger than 22 and half were older.
The average income for a household was $40,223. For families, the average income was $70,000. The income per person in the CDP was $20,859. A small number of families (0.4%) and people (7.4%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Williamstown (condado de Berkshire) para niños
