According to the
United States Census Bureau, the city
has a total area of 2.5
km˛ (1.0
mi˛), all land.
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| Williams (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2004 (Estimate) |
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| Population | 220 | 217 | 212 | 210 | 204 | -2 | -0.94 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.10 | 1.17 | 0.98 | 0.98 | -- | -0.00 | -0.16 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 200.00 | 185.47 | 216.33 | 214.64 | -- | -1.69 | -0.78 |
| Housing Units | 100 | 120 | 117 | 115 | -- | -2 | -1.71 |
| Households | -- | 93 | 95 | 92 | 90 | -3 | -3.16 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.33 | 2.23 | 2.28 | -- | 0.05 | 2.17 |
There were 92 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,364, and the median income for a family was $28,958. Males had a median income of $25,375 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,888. About 11.3% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.0% of those sixty five or over.
WILLIAMS, a city in section 18 of McDougald Township and gateway to Zippel Bay State Park, located on the south shore of Lake of the Woods, was incorporated as a village April 1, 1922; it developed with the Minnesota and Manitoba Railroad as a shipping center for timber products and was originally just called "The Siding"; it was named for William Mason and George Williams, who had followed the track roadbed in 1901 to stake claims at the site; its post office began in 1903 with William H. Dure, postmaster.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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| Williams City Offices 450 Main Street Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3271 |
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24 Main Street Williams, MN 56686-4601 |
(218) 783-6371 (800) ASK-USPS |
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| Potato Day |
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The annual Festival that takes place in the fall
in Williams. The tradition started when Potato
Farmers would get together and have a
celebration that harvest was over. Potato day
has the best potatoes!
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| Assembly of God Church | PO Box 662 Williams, MN 56686 |
(218) 783-5871 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church ELCA | 475 Zippel Avenue Williams, MN 56686-2632 |
(218) 783-2632 |
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Long
Point Resort 7046 Resort Lane NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3365 Web: www.longpointresort.com We are located just 10 minutes from excellent angling and downrigging areas that produce trophy walleyes and saugers from May through September. we can accommodate you for winter ice fishing with plowed roads to four-, six-, eight- and ten-holed gas heated houses. For other winter fun we have excellent snowmobiling on the lake and nearby groomed snowmobile and cross country trails. |
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Zippel Bay Resort 6080 39th Street NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-6235 Toll Free: (800) 222-2537 Web: www.zippelbay.com Nick and Deanna welcome you to Minnesota's legendary Lake of the Woods, on the Canadian border where world-class fishing & wildlife complement each other in the secluded setting of the only resort on Zippel Bay. |
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Andy's Garage PO Box 632 Williams, MN 56686-0632 Phone: (218) 783-6155 |
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Audrey's Personalized Quilting 5798 County Road 2 NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-6385 |
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Beckord Sinclair Pieper Law 1384 70th Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3355 |
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Bethel Lutheran Church 475 Zippel Avenue Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-2632 |
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Betti's
Hair & Tanning Salon 101 Melony Avenue PO Box 614 Williams, MN 56686-0614 Phone: (218) 783-8841 |
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| Brouse Auto Body 6756 16th Street NW Williams, MN 56686-4530 Phone: (218) 783-7104 |
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| Cenex Agronomy Center PO Box 664 Williams, MN 56686-0664 Phone: (218) 783-6855 |
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| Chris's Kitchen 2335 94th Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3474 |
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| Country Canvas 1917 County Road 2 NW Williams, MN 56686-4473 Phone: (218) 783-2177 |
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| Custom Logs 1946 Rangeline Road SW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-6071 |
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| Dave's Fresh Produce 5517 County Road 2 NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-4105 |
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| Diamond Willow Enterprises 6328 County Road 3 SW Williams, MN 56686-4723 Phone: (218) 783-8701 |
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| Free Wheelin Cycles 7545 State Hwy 11 NW Williams, MN 56686-4734 Phone: (218) 783-3401 |
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| Hauger Sand & Gravel 5273 12th Street NW Williams, MN 56686-4701 Phone: (218) 783-2592 |
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| Judith Crompton Interior Decor 5426 County Road 8 NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-2207 |
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| Lake Area Construction 1420 62nd Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-6531 |
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| Lake Country Realty Francine Fish 108 Wabasha Avenue Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-8361 |
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| Lakeshore Electric Inc. 6014 Sandy Shores Dr NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-2715 |
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Lakewood Sales PO Box 623 Williams, MN 56686-0623 Phone: (218) 783-5131 |
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| LHA Engineering 6122 Sandy Shores Trail NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-7307 |
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Long Point Resort 7046 Resort Lane NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3365 Web: www.longpointresort.com Year-round fishing resort. Modern housekeeping cabins, marina, boat rental and bait. Launch service. Ice house rental and plowed ice roads. |
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M & G Grass Seed Company 300 Highway 11 S Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-2619 |
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| Muggli Enterprises 6797 40th Street NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-4341 |
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| Nancy's Custom Greenhouse 6718 Elaine Dr NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-5121 |
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| Nelson's Nursery & Greenhouse 6270 16th Street NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-8721 |
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| Northern Excellence Seed 275 State Highway 11 PO Box 186 Williams, MN 56686-0186 Phone: (218) 783-2215 |
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| Northern Farmers Coop Exchange PO Box 186 Williams, MN 56686-0186 Phone: (218) 783-2215 |
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Northern Light PO Box 820 Williams, MN 56686-0820 Phone: (218) 783-6875 |
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Pass Perfect Associates 6938 Lakeshore Drive NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-5306 |
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Pegasus Perch Ranch Kennel 1961 82nd Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-2045 |
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| Pieper Construction 1384 70th Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3360 |
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| Pieper Farms 7688 40th Street NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-6610 |
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| Pieper's Greenhouse & Nursery 4172 66th Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686-4509 Phone: (218) 783-4352 |
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| Prosper Properties 6850 48th Street NW Williams, MN 56686-4504 Phone: (218) 783-4476 |
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| Public Library PO Box 98 Williams, MN 56686-0098 Phone: (218) 783-7211 |
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| Ramberg Plumbing 200 Pine Street Williams, MN 56686-4402 Phone: (218) 783-2237 |
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| Saalo Farms 1622 82nd Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686-4517 Phone: (218) 783-2213 |
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| Sanchez & Smith Intl Inc 5976 Sandy Shores Drive NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-8926 |
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| Senzek Enterprises Inc. 5998 County Road 8 NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-5102 |
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| Systems Facelift 8553 State Highway 11 NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-5755 |
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| Terry's Tree Service 1468 53rd Avenue SW Williams, MN 56686-4673 Phone: (218) 783-8956 |
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| Thompson's Kennels & Pet Boarding 6882 County Road 3 SW Williams, MN 56686-4722 Phone: (218) 783-3211 |
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Tall's Grocery 111 State Highway 11 NW PO Box 646 Williams, MN 56686-0646 Phone: (218) 783-6335 |
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| Trueman's Hunt Club 983 50th Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686-4652 Phone: (218) 783-8836 |
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| Ubel-Enterprises-Health &
Nutrition Products 2386 70th Avenue NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-3264 |
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| US Post Office PO Box 9998 Williams, MN 56686-9998 Phone: (218) 783-6371 |
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| Walsh Properties 6850 48th Street NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-4476 |
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| Whispering Pines Ceramics 5271 8th Street NW Williams, MN 56686-4686 Phone: (218) 783-6591 |
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| Wilderness Welding & Smithing 6691 16th Street NW Williams, MN 56686-4422 Phone: (218) 783-8876 |
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| Williams Area Community Center PO Box 142 Williams, MN 56686-0142 Phone: (218) 783-4801 |
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| Williams Cafe PO Box 93 Williams, MN 56686-0093 Phone: (218) 783-3474 |
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| Williams City Arena PO Box 98 Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-2181 |
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| Williams Express Inc 410 Main Street PO Box 651 Williams, MN 56686-0651 Phone: (218) 783-6795 |
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| Williams Fire Hall 220 Main Street Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-4601 |
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| Williams Municipal Liquors 120 Wilderness Avenue PO Box 193 Williams, MN 56686-0193 Phone: (218) 783-6195 |
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| Williams Public Library 350 Main Street Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-7211 |
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| Williams Senior Citizens Day 145 Main Street Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-7039 |
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Zippel Bay Resort 6080 39th Street NW Williams, MN 56686 Phone: (218) 783-6235 Toll Free: (800) 222-2537 Web: www.zippelbay.com Nick and Deanna welcome you to Minnesota's legendary Lake of the Woods, on the Canadian border where world-class fishing & wildlife complement each other in the secluded setting of the only resort on Zippel Bay. |
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