Williamsburg city, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Williamsburg city, Virginia Demographics
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As of 2026, Williamsburg city, Virginia has a total population of 15,564, the 90th largest city in Virginia, with a median household income of $70,206, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.1%.

Williamsburg city Quick Facts

Population 15,564

Median Household Income $70,206

Median Home Value $393,200

Poverty Rate 14.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 24.0 years

Homeownership Rate 52.6%

Affordability Ratio 5.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

High School Graduation Rate 93.1%

Diversity Index 51/100

Population 15,564 90th of 681

Median Income $70,206 average

Poverty Rate 14.1% 14% higher national

Median Home Value $393,200 top 30%

How Williamsburg city Compares

Median Household Income

Williamsburg city

$70,206

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Williamsburg city

$393,200

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 35.5%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

50.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.6%

Renter 47.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.5%

18-34

50.3%

35-54

13.0%

55-74

18.9%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Williamsburg city Rankings in Virginia

#90 Population of 681

#297 Median Income of 681

#163 Education of 681

#168 Home Value of 681

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Cities Similar to Williamsburg city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
East Highland Park CDP	16,071	$69,750	$210,500	25.2%	12.1%
Front Royal town	15,152	$64,025	$284,900	18.0%	13.9%
Hollins CDP	17,005	$73,588	$227,900	24.1%	8.4%
Highland Springs CDP	15,091	$56,931	$206,300	19.5%	16.7%
Hybla Valley CDP	17,877	$72,068	$523,000	34.0%	15.6%

Population Overview

Williamsburg city is a small city located in Virginia, within Williamsburg city. The total population is 15,564. It ranks as the 90th most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Williamsburg city is 24.0 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Williamsburg city is $70,206. This is 23% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $393,200. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Williamsburg city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.2%.

Education

48.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%. Notably, 22.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Williamsburg city, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Williamsburg city, Virginia?

Williamsburg city, Virginia has a population of 15,564 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Williamsburg city, VA?

The median household income in Williamsburg city is $70,206, which is 11% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Williamsburg city, VA?

The poverty rate in Williamsburg city is 14.1%. This means approximately 1,520 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Williamsburg city, Virginia?

Williamsburg city's population is 67.3% White, 15.2% Black, 8.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Williamsburg city, VA?

The median home value in Williamsburg city is $393,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x.

How educated is Williamsburg city, Virginia?

48.5% of adults (25+) in Williamsburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.