Williamsburg is a city located in Whitley County Kentucky. Williamsburg has a 2024 population of 5,116. It is also the county seat of Whitley County. Williamsburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,328 in 2020.
The average household income in Williamsburg is $55,518 with a poverty rate of 31.56%. The median age in Williamsburg is 25.9 years: 24.8 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williamsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,662 | 89.21% |
| Black or African American | 246 | 4.71% |
| Other race | 195 | 3.73% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,636 | 2.4 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 756 | 3.14 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 614 | 1.33 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Female | 138 | 3.64 | 5.1 | 94.9 |
| Male | 128 | 1.83 | 4.7 | 95.3 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
35.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 394 | 14.7% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 2.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 12.99% |
| High School Graduate | 938 | 35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 8.81% |
| Some College | 493 | 18.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,511 | 1,881 | 536 |
| Other Race | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 10 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,578 | $49,688 | $33,466 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,472 | $64,896 | $47,813 |
| High School Graduate | $32,232 | $34,457 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,326 | $34,625 | $30,077 |
| Some College | $25,577 | $35,167 | $22,292 |
$32,326
Average Earnings
$34,625
Average Male
$30,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.78% of Williamsburg residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,549 | 910 | 25.64% |
| Other | 191 | 191 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 191 | 93.17% |
| Black | 103 | 93 | 90.29% |
| Multiple | 64 | 42 | 65.63% |
31.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.17%
Male Poverty Rate
34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamsburg is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamsburg is White, with 25.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.69% |
| High School | 30.87% |
| Some College | 20.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 81.01% |
| Male Employed | 17.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,718 | $56,883 |
| Households | $32,431 | $55,518 |
| Married Families | $55,952 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,094 | $51,789 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 2.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.86%
Born in Williamsburg
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
96.92% of Williamsburg residents were born in the United States, with 54.86% having been born in Kentucky. 2.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,851 | -53 | -1.08% |
| 2028 | 4,904 | -53 | -1.07% |
| 2027 | 4,957 | -53 | -1.06% |
| 2026 | 5,010 | -53 | -1.05% |
| 2025 | 5,063 | -53 | -1.04% |
| 2024 | 5,116 | -53 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 5,169 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 5,174 | 55 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 5,119 | -209 | -3.92% |
| 2020 | 5,328 | 63 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 5,265 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 5,236 | 25 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 5,211 | -31 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 5,242 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,263 | 42 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,221 | -22 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 5,243 | 39 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 5,204 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 5,224 | 76 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 5,148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,143 | -350 | -6.37% |
| 1990 | 5,493 | -67 | -1.21% |
| 1980 | 5,560 | 1,873 | 50.8% |
| 1970 | 3,687 | 209 | 6.01% |
| 1960 | 3,478 | 130 | 3.88% |
| 1950 | 3,348 | -1,503 | -30.98% |