Williamsburg city, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 16,009 with a growth rate of 1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Williamsburg city, Virginia is the 93rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 13,706 and has seen a growth of 16.8% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,819 | 162 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 16,657 | 162 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 16,495 | 162 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 16,333 | 162 | 1% |
| 2025 | 16,171 | 162 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 16,009 | 162 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 15,847 | 162 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 15,685 | 76 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 15,609 | 138 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 15,471 | 452 | 3.01% |
| 2019 | 15,019 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 15,009 | 19 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 14,990 | 96 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 14,894 | 79 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 14,815 | 229 | 1.57% |
| 2014 | 14,586 | -29 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,615 | 96 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 14,519 | 424 | 3.01% |
| 2011 | 14,095 | 389 | 2.84% |
| 2010 | 13,706 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,530 | 1,660 | 16.82% |
| 1980 | 9,870 | 801 | 8.83% |
| 1970 | 9,069 | 2,237 | 32.74% |
| 1960 | 6,832 | 97 | 1.44% |
| 1950 | 6,735 | 2,793 | 70.85% |
| 1940 | 3,942 | 164 | 4.34% |
| 1930 | 3,778 | 1,316 | 53.45% |
| 1920 | 2,462 | -252 | -9.29% |
| 1910 | 2,714 | 670 | 32.78% |
| 1900 | 2,044 | -14,775 | -87.85% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,608 | 68.16% |
| Black or African American | 2,372 | 15.24% |
| Two or more races | 1,285 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 1,083 | 6.96% |
| Other race | 177 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,973 | 2.16 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Non Family | 2,483 | 1.45 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 1,958 | 2.82 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 444 | 3.25 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 88 | 2.15 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 329 | 4.33% |
| Associates Degree | 642 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,991 | 26.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,692 | 22.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,280 | 16.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 1,468 | 19.32% |
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 | 5,463 | 5,346 | 3,111 |
| Black | 1,424 | 1,213 | 311 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 212 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 355 | 218 | 104 |
| Asian | 159 | 140 | 114 |
| Other Race | 95 | 94 | 30 |
| Native American | 39 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 98.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,130 | $47,038 | $36,474 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,604 | $101,458 | $52,500 |
| High School Graduate | $28,562 | $31,447 | $18,728 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,806 | $38,676 | $32,614 |
| Overall | $42,698 | $48,329 | $36,576 |
| Some College | $50,943 | $52,796 | $43,672 |
$42,698
Average Earnings
$48,329
Average Male
$36,576
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.86% of Williamsburg city, Virginia residents speak only English, while 16.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,473 | 927 | 12.4% |
| Black | 2,024 | 441 | 21.79% |
| Hispanic | 858 | 103 | 12% |
| Asian | 163 | 57 | 34.97% |
| Multiple | 790 | 55 | 6.96% |
| Other | 166 | 25 | 15.06% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.22%
Male Poverty Rate
15.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williamsburg city, Virginia is Asian, with 34.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williamsburg city, Virginia is Multiple, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.61% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
| High School | 1.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.02% |
| Female Employed | 14.18% |
| Male Employed | 7.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,130 | $155,933 |
| Households | $70,206 | $107,619 |
| Married Families | $107,095 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,178 | $57,698 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
915
Number of Veterans
855
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 436 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 329 |
| 65 to 74 | 295 |
| 35 to 54 | 214 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 675 | 6.91% |
| Black | 201 | 10.46% |
| Other Race | 17 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.9% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
40.77%
Born in Williamsburg city, Virginia
89.55%
Native Born
10.45%
Foreign Born
4.99%
Non Citizen
5.45%
Naturalized
89.55% of Williamsburg city, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 40.77% having been born in Virginia. 4.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.