King William, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 85, King William's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

King William is a small community located in Virginia, within King William County. The total population is 85. It ranks as the 636th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in King William is 40.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, King William has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 78% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in King William, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $295,800. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $383,700. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in King William was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for King William, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.