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Williamsburg

Iowa · 3,346 residents · 3.37 sq mi
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Williamsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,094. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,346
+28%since 2000
from 2,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
993 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Williamsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,094
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,625
+96%since 2000
from $19,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−11%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,555)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(45)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(133)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,050)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(120)
Asian1.1%(36)
Other2.8%(93)
Diversity Score18.9%(633)
Diversity Score
19
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsburg, Iowa?

Williamsburg, Iowa has about 3,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Williamsburg, Iowa earns about $68,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Williamsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $162,800, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsburg, Iowa?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg, Iowa?

About 3.2% of people in Williamsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsburg, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,161 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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