Williamston, NC is a town located in Martin County with a population of 14,109. Located conveniently close to the coast, Williamston has many year-round outdoor activities near and around the town. Some of these activities include kayaking on the Roanoke River, fishing at Lake Gaston, and biking trails at Camp Durant Scout Reservation. Local businesses include The Daily Grind Coffee House, which serves up a variety of coffee drinks and pastries, and Dogwood Farms Auction Company which specializes in antiques. There are also several organizations in Williamston that are active in the community such as Keep Williamston Beautiful and the local library. Finally, there are many sporting events throughout the year such as golf tournaments held by Martin County Golf Club or the annual Williamston Invitational basketball tournament hosted by the town's high school.
The population in Williamston (zip 27892) is 14,109. There are 73 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Williamston (zip 27892) is 43.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Williamston (zip 27892) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Williamston (zip 27892)
- 49.4% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Williamston (zip 27892)
- 56.2% are White
- 38.7% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander