Tennessee

Williamson

247,726
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Williamson

Williamson, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 2,868. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 247,726.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 30 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Triune Tennessee 1862, Battle of Nolensville, Skirmish at Nolensville, Tennessee, and 138 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020247,726
2010183,182
2000126,638
199081,021
198058,108
197034,330
196025,267
195024,307
194025,220
193022,845
192023,409
191024,213
190026,429
189026,321
188028,313
187025,328
186023,827
185027,201
184027,006
183026,638
182020,640
181013,153
18002,868
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Williamson

Military engagements that took place in Williamson, Tennessee.

Triune Tennessee 1862
1862
Battle of Nolensville
1862
Skirmish at Nolensville, Tennessee
1862
Nolensville Tennessee 1862
1862
Battle of Thompson's Station
1863
Battle of Brentwood
1863
Skirmish at Franklin, Tennessee (April 1863)
1863
Battle of Franklin (First)
1863
Skirmish at Eagleville
1863
Brentwood Tennessee
1863
Franklin Tennessee First
1863
Thompson's Station Tennessee
1863
First Battle of Franklin (April 1863)
1863
Battle of Thompson's Station (Forrest)
1863
Battle of Brentwood TN
1863
Battle of Brentwood (Forrest Raid)
1863
Engagement at Franklin Pike (Nashville pursuit)
1864
Battle of Franklin — Carter House
1864
Battle of Franklin — Carter House Assault
1864
Battle of Franklin
1864
Battle of Nashville — Hood's Withdrawal and Pursuit
1864
Battle of Franklin — Opdycke's Counter-charge at the Carter House
1864
Battle of West Harpeth River Dec 17 1864
1864
Battle of Franklin – Carnton Plantation
1864
Skirmish at Franklin (Hood Advance, November 1864)
1864
Franklin Tennessee Second
1864
Brentwood Hills Tennessee
1864
Wilson's Creek (Brentwood area skirmish)
1864
Second Battle of Franklin (Tennessee)
1864
Skirmish at Franklin (April 1865 — Surrender era)
1865

Historic places in Williamson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamson, Tennessee.

College Grove Methodist Church
College Grove
McEwen, David, House
Franklin
Oden, Dr. Hezekiah, House
Franklin
Toon, Beverly, House
Franklin
Critz, Thomas L., House
Thompsons Station
Rizer, Y. M., House
Franklin
Smithson, Nathaniel, House
Peytonsville
Boyd-Wilson Farm
Franklin
Montpier
Franklin
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation)
Franklin
Rest Haven Cemetery
Franklin
Lotz House (Additional Documentation)
Franklin
Oak Hall
Brentwood
Carnton
Franklin
Rainey House (Additional Documentation)
Franklin
Allison, William, House
College Grove
Boyd, William, House
Franklin
Frost, John, House
Brentwood
Johnson, James P., House
Thompsons Station
Herbert, John, House
Franklin
Hincheyville Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Franklin
Bank of College Grove, The
College Grove
Owen, Dr. Urban, House (Additional Documentation)
College Grove
Crafton, John, House
Franklin
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Frequently asked about Williamson

When does Williamson first appear in the US census?
Williamson, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 2,868.
What is the population of Williamson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Williamson had a recorded population of 247,726.
Were any battles fought in Williamson?
30 documented military engagements took place in Williamson, including Triune Tennessee 1862, Battle of Nolensville, Skirmish at Nolensville, Tennessee.
How many historic places are in Williamson?
138 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Williamson, Tennessee.
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