| Place Name | Williamston |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27892 |
| County | Martin County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 5,484 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -4.77% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 51.1% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 1st |
| State House Districts | 23 |
| State Senate Districts | 3 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 37.81% |
| African American | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.27% |
| Asian | 1.76% |
| Native American | 0.17% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 8.88% |