Williamsburg city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51830 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,798 #2,109 / 3,222
35th
Median Household Income $75,604 +0.6% #805 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 23.7 years -39.1% #3,217 / 3,222
0th
Median Home Value $428,100 +51.9% #234 / 3,222
93th
Median Gross Rent $1,407 +21.0% #311 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 18.8% +49.6% #2,551 / 3,222
21th

Demographics

Williamsburg city has a population of 15,798, making it the #2,109 most populous county in the US. The median age is 23.7 years, which is 39.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.8%
Native Born
10.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Williamsburg city is $75,604, ranking #805 out of 3,222 counties — 0.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 18.8% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.

Median Household Income
$75,604 +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #805 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,442 −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,192 of 3,222
63th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.8% +49.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,551 of 3,222
21th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.7% +26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,739 of 3,222
15th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.8% +35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #156 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.1 min −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,526 of 3,222
22th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Williamsburg city is $428,100 (+51.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,407/mo and the homeownership rate is 53.2%.

Median Home Value
$428,100 +51.9% vs nat'l
Rank #234 of 3,222
93th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,407 +21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #311 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
53.2% −17.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,134 of 3,222
3th percentile
53.2% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Williamsburg city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,114 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Williamsburg city, Virginia

Williamsburg city, Virginia has a total population of 15,798, making it the 2,109th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Williamsburg city is 23.7 years, which is 39.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Williamsburg city is $75,604, which ranks #805 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.

The median home value in Williamsburg city is $428,100, 51.9% above the national median. Renters in Williamsburg city pay a median gross rent of $1,407 per month. The homeownership rate is 53.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Williamsburg city, 45.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.

Williamsburg city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).

All data for Williamsburg city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.