Williamsburg city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Williamsburg city is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,564. It is the 95th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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 places Williamsburg city in the top 10% of all cities 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.