South Williamson
Census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky
South Williamson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pike County, Kentucky, with 562 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williamson, 1.2 miles NE.
- 562residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 285 / sq mipopulation density
- 41503ZIP code
About South Williamson
South Williamson is an unincorporated community in the Appalachian Mountains of northeastern Pike County, Kentucky, United States, on the border with West Virginia. It is separated from Williamson, West Virginia by the Tug Fork River. The community is located near U.S. Route 119 about 23 miles (37 km) east of Pikeville, Kentucky and 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Logan, West Virginia.
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, South Williamson had a population of 562. The South Williamson area includes the surrounding Kentucky communities of Goody, Forest Hills, Toler, and Belfry. In 1990s, residents of the area voted down a proposal to incorporate the area. Another incorporation attempt was proposed in 2015, and the name Johnsonville was proposed for the new incorporated town.
The local economy is largely fueled by coal mining, transportation, health care, and retail. Southside Mall is located in South Williamson.
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Living in South Williamson
- Median household income
- $56,484
- Median home value
- $169,800
- Median rent
- $723/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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South Williamson had 562 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 562 |
|---|---|
| Density | 285 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Williamson at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Pike County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 562 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6632° N, 82.2878° W |
| ZIP code | 41503 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2172264 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Williamson
- Williamson, WV1.2 mi NE
- Chattaroy, WV3.1 mi N
- Belfry3.2 mi S
- Delbarton, WV6.3 mi NE
- McCarr7.1 mi SE
- Matewan, WV7.6 mi E
- Red Jacket, WV8.6 mi E
- Freeburn10.2 mi SE
- Phelps12.7 mi SE
- Kermit, WV14.0 mi NW
- Warfield14.2 mi NW
- Holden, WV15.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about South Williamson
What county is South Williamson in?
South Williamson is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the population of South Williamson, KY?
562 people lived in South Williamson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Williamson, KY?
The ZIP code of South Williamson is 41503.
What is the elevation of South Williamson?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Williamson?
Williamson (1.2 mi), Chattaroy (3.1 mi), Belfry (3.2 mi), Delbarton (6.3 mi), McCarr (7.1 mi).
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