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Williamsburg

Colorado · 789 residents (2025 est.) · 3.532 sq mi
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Williamsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
770
+8%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+27%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:789 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1693856028191K1990201020202024Williamsburg
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,454
+74%since 2000
from $14,646 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+34%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+95%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(640)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(41)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(43)
Diversity Score42.9%(330)
Diversity Score
43
+184%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsburg, Colorado?

Williamsburg, Colorado has about 770 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg, Colorado?

The typical household in Williamsburg, Colorado earns about $50,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsburg, Colorado expensive?

In Williamsburg, Colorado, the median home is worth about $227,000, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsburg, Colorado?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsburg, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg, Colorado?

About 23.8% of people in Williamsburg, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsburg, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsburg, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 529 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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