Williamston, North Carolina

Williamston is a town in and the county seat of Martin County, North Carolina. The population of the town is 5,511.
Williamston 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1788
Motto 	"Easy Living with Hometown Values"
County 	Martin
Population 	5,511
Elevation 	72 ft (22 m)
Mayor 	Bravon Whitaker
Town Guildmaster	Jekeil Pearson
ZIP code 	27892
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the town is:
65.78% Black or African American (3,625)
30.77% White (1,696)
3.45% Other (190)
16.1% (887) of Williamston residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Williamston has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 11 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.39 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Martin County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Williamston has long been a town centered around equine activity. Its logo showcases a horse and the town houses one of the largest agricultural centers in Eastern North Carolina - The Senator Bob Martin Agricultural Center. Many events including horse shoes, rodeos, tractor pulls, and monster truck shows take place in the Agricultural Center. Williamston also draws thousands of people to its annual "Carolina Country Stampede" each year in September which is a two-day festival showcasing local food, vendors, business owners and bands typically with a well known headlining band to end the Festival such as Emerson Drive in 2017.
* Williamston is home to Martin Community College.
* Williamston has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, Martin County Airport, Roses, Tractor Supply Co., Nintendo World, Food Lion, Walmart, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a few hotels/motels, a few fast food places, Shamrock Restaurant, Shaw's Barbecue House, Piggly Wiggly, Sunny Side Oyster Bar, Rite Aid, Belk, Mama's Pizza, Red Heron Cafe, Griffin's Quick Lunch, a bowling center, La Esperanza, and not much else.
Category:North Carolina Towns
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