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Williamsburg

Kentucky · 5,326 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 $30,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,100. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,326
+4%since 2000
from 5,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
27.7
−7%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Williamsburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(269)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(270)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(271)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1915.3%(814)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416.1%(859)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(581)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(526)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.4%(502)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.6%(510)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.7%(355)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(258)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(111)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,391
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,136
+26%since 2000
from $11,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
60.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−6%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Williamsburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,937)
Black1.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(34)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(4,415)
Black7.8%(418)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(208)
Asian1.6%(86)
Other0.9%(51)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(82)
Spaniard0.5%(26)
Guatemalan0.2%(8)
Argentine0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino2.5%(130)
Chinese0.4%(21)
Asian Indian0.2%(11)
Ancestry
Irish10.2%(537)
American9.3%(491)
German8.9%(468)
English5.1%(268)
Welsh3.5%(185)
Norwegian2.1%(113)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(100)
Scottish1.7%(87)
Italian1.2%(63)
French1%(54)
British0.3%(16)
Canadian0.3%(15)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.2%(13)
Dutch0.2%(11)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Russian0.1%(6)
Nigerian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married61%(1,458)
Married30.6%(733)
Widowed2.6%(61)
Divorced5.9%(140)
Women 15+
Never married40.7%(928)
Married33.2%(756)
Widowed10%(227)
Divorced16.2%(369)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

Williamsburg, Kentucky has about 5,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Williamsburg, Kentucky earns about $30,391 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 $82,100, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsburg, Kentucky?

About 28.9% 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 27.7% 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 167 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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