Williamsburg, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Williamsburg is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,564. It is the 95th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Williamsburg 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 is $70,206. This is 23% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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 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 places Williamsburg in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. 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 figures for Williamsburg come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.