Willis Wharf, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 278, Willis Wharf'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

Willis Wharf is a small community located in Virginia, within Northampton County. The total population is 278. It ranks as the 545th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Willis Wharf is 36.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Willis Wharf has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Willis Wharf is $92,543. This is about the same as the state median of $93,170. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Willis Wharf, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Willis Wharf has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.8% vs 58.4%).

Education

48.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 30.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Willis Wharf, 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.