Williamson
City in Mingo County, West Virginia
Williamson is a city in Mingo County, West Virginia, with 3,083 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Williamson, 1.2 miles SW.
- 3,083residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 942 / sq mipopulation density
- 41503ZIP code
About Williamson
Williamson is a city in and the county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States, along the Tug Fork River. The population was 3,042 at the 2020 census. It is the county's largest and most populous city. Williamson is home to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. The Tug Fork River separates Williamson from South Williamson, Kentucky.
Williamson is the site of a large rail yard built by the former Norfolk and Western Railroad (now Norfolk Southern Railway), which was built to service the many coal mines of the region. The city is protected by a floodwall, completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1991 in response to devastating floods along the Tug Fork River in 1977 and again in 1984. The wall incorporates floodgates along major access points which, when locked, form a solid barrier against floodwaters. There have only been three uses of the gates thus far: the first occurring in 2002 during a major flood in the region, the second occurring in 2003, when only two lower lying gates were closed in anticipation of rising water levels, and in 2025 when another major flood struck the region, causing all the gates to be closed for the first time ever in the floodwall's almost 35 year history due to the Tug Fork rising to levels not seen since 1984.
The local economy is largely fueled by coal mining, transportation, health care and retail businesses.
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Living in Williamson
- Median household income
- $21,875
- Median home value
- $89,600
- Median rent
- $489/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Williamson had 3,083 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,083 |
|---|---|
| Density | 942 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williamson at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mingo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,083 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.27 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6741° N, 82.2711° W |
| ZIP code | 41503 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5487508 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williamson
- South Williamson, KY1.2 mi SW
- Chattaroy2.2 mi N
- Belfry, KY3.8 mi S
- Delbarton5.1 mi NE
- McCarr, KY6.7 mi SE
- Matewan7.1 mi SE
- Red Jacket7.8 mi E
- Freeburn, KY10.1 mi SE
- Phelps, KY12.9 mi SE
- Kermit13.9 mi NW
- Warfield, KY14.1 mi NW
- Holden14.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Williamson
What county is Williamson in?
Williamson is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Williamson, WV?
3,083 people lived in Williamson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williamson, WV?
The ZIP code of Williamson is 41503.
What is the elevation of Williamson?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williamson?
South Williamson (1.2 mi), Chattaroy (2.2 mi), Belfry (3.8 mi), Delbarton (5.1 mi), McCarr (6.7 mi).
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