NEIGHBORHOOD
East Williamsburg
New York · New York · 50,775 residents · 1.877 sq mi
The short version
East Williamsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,495. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $996,523. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $996,523, the poverty rate sits 93% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up East Williamsburg; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
50,775
Population density
27,051 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,495
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,329
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
Other services9.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Public administration6.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Retail trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$996,523
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.9%
87.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(19,548)
Black13.4%(6,815)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(16,888)
Asian10.4%(5,261)
Other4.5%(2,263)
Diversity Score88.8%(45,089)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(19,548)
Black13.4%(6,815)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(16,888)
Asian10.4%(5,261)
Other4.5%(2,263)
Diversity Score88.8%(45,089)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
53.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
24.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Williamsburg, New York, New York?
East Williamsburg, New York, New York has about 50,775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Williamsburg, New York, New York?
The typical household in East Williamsburg, New York, New York earns about $95,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Williamsburg, New York, New York expensive?
In East Williamsburg, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $996,523, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.
How educated are people in East Williamsburg, New York, New York?
About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Williamsburg, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Williamsburg, New York, New York?
About 24.1% of people in East Williamsburg, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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