Williamson, Georgia
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Williamson · Pike County, Georgia
Population 710 (est. 2026: ~600)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -4.08% annual growth projection

Williamson, Georgia

Pike County, Georgia · Population 681

Williamson sits along U.S. Route 19 in Pike County, roughly 45 miles south of Atlanta's southern suburbs and about 8 miles south of Zebulon, the county seat. It is a small, tight-knit incorporated city in a county that remains predominantly rural — farmland, timber tracts, and the kind of Georgia red-clay back roads that define the region between the Atlanta metro and Macon. With fewer than 700 residents, Williamson is not a destination or a commercial hub. What it is: a stable, owner-occupied community with household incomes well above the Georgia average, a young-ish median age, and an unusually high share of children — signals of a place where families put down roots.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimates put Williamson's population at 774, with a median age of 36.5 — slightly younger than the national median. Of 276 total households, 213 are family households. Average household size is 2.80, and 237 residents are children under 18, meaning roughly 30 percent of the population is school-age or younger. That proportion shapes everything from the school system's enrollment numbers to the character of the community itself.

Racially, the city is predominantly white (667 residents), with 80 Black residents, 10 Asian, and 21 Hispanic or Latino residents of any race. Pike County as a whole sits at 18,889 people — Williamson accounts for a small but meaningful slice of that population.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Williamson is $102,500 — a number that stands out sharply against Georgia's statewide median, which typically runs in the low-to-mid $60,000s. Per capita income is $40,764. These figures suggest a community that skews toward dual-income households or professional earners who have chosen Pike County for its affordability and rural character while commuting toward larger employment centers.

Of 383 people in the labor force, only 10 are unemployed — an unemployment rate under 3 percent. Sixty-six residents fall below the poverty line, which, while present, represents a relatively modest share of the population. The local economy offers limited employment within city limits; most working residents commute outward.

Housing

Williamson has 338 total housing units, of which 276 are occupied and 62 sit vacant — an 18.3 percent vacancy rate, which is elevated but not unusual for small rural Georgia towns where some structures are seasonal, transitional, or deteriorating. Of occupied units, 217 are owner-occupied and 59 are renter-occupied, putting the homeownership rate near 79 percent.

Median home value is $287,500. Median rent is $916 per month. Both figures reflect a community that has seen real appreciation without reaching the price levels of the Atlanta exurbs. For buyers priced out of Coweta or Fayette Counties, Pike County — and Williamson specifically — can represent meaningful value.

Schools

Williamson students attend Pike County Schools, a consolidated district that serves the entire county. The school ladder runs:

There is also Zebulon High School, a smaller alternative program serving grades 9–12 with 56 students. All campuses are in Zebulon, the county seat roughly 8 miles north of Williamson. There are no schools physically located within Williamson city limits.

Getting Around

Williamson is a car-dependent community. Of 373 total workers, 284 drive alone, 29 carpool, and 5 walk. Zero residents use public transit — there is none. Fifty-five residents work from home, a notable share (nearly 15 percent) that aligns with post-pandemic remote work patterns and the town's high income profile.

Aggregate commute travel time across all workers totals 13,860 minutes, averaging roughly 37 minutes per worker each way. That's consistent with a community commuting toward Griffin, Newnan, or the Atlanta metro rather than working locally.

Healthcare

No hospital or major medical facility is located in Williamson. Residents typically travel to Griffin (Spalding Regional Medical Center) or to facilities in the broader Atlanta metro for hospital-level care. For a current list of licensed healthcare providers registered in Williamson, the CMS NPI Registry provides a searchable directory.

Library

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library serves Williamson residents and is located 0.4 miles from the town center. It is the primary public library resource for this area of Pike County. Phone: (770) 567-2014.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites are within reasonable driving distance of Williamson:

Neither replaces local green space, but both are accessible as day trips and represent meaningful destinations for Pike County families.

Natural Hazards

Pike County has a substantial federal disaster declaration history. What has actually struck this area:

Residents should maintain appropriate insurance, emergency supplies, and awareness of both winter weather and tropical storm tracks that recurve inland.

Government & Municipal Code

Williamson operates as an incorporated city under Georgia law. The official municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/williamson-city-georgia. The city does not have a local building code on file with Municode — construction and development standards default to state and county requirements.

Weather

Current forecasts for the Williamson area are available through the National Weather Service. Active weather alerts are searchable at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest weather observation station is Zebulon 0.1 WNW, approximately 1.0 mile from Williamson.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)