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Williamsburg

Virginia · 14,068 residents · 8.938 sq mi
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Williamsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,794. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,800. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,068
+17%since 2000
from 11,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.8
+5%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Williamsburg
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,794
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,093 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,851
+24%since 2000
from $18,483 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
56.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+38%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(9,352)
Black13.3%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(302)
Asian4.6%(546)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(5,250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(9,952)
Black13.6%(1,918)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(941)
Asian5.7%(802)
Other3.4%(485)
Diversity Score59.3%(8,341)
Diversity Score
59
+35%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamsburg, Virginia?

Williamsburg, Virginia has about 14,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Williamsburg, Virginia earns about $50,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamsburg, Virginia expensive?

In Williamsburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $344,800, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Williamsburg, Virginia?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Williamsburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg, Virginia?

About 16.5% of people in Williamsburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamsburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamsburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,538 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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