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Williamsburg

Kentucky · 5,245 residents · 4.169 sq mi
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Williamsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $73,400. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,245
+2%since 2000
from 5,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.9
−7%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Williamsburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,486
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,617
+30%since 2000
from $11,224 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−14%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,937)
Black1.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(34)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(347)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(4,873)
Black2.9%(152)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(90)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other6.3%(331)
Diversity Score25.8%(1,352)
Diversity Score
26
+282%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

Williamsburg, Kentucky has about 5,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Williamsburg, Kentucky earns about $25,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Williamsburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

About 32.2% of people in Williamsburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsburg, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 248 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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