Williamsburg, VA

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2021 Population

15,299

1.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

26.1

1.56% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.5%

1.48% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,297

10.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$328,700

1.62% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

6,579

1.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Williamsburg, VA had a population of 15.3k people with a median age of 26.1 and a median household income of $65,297. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Williamsburg, VA grew from 15,034 to 15,299, a 1.76% increase and its median household income grew from $59,288 to $65,297, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.61%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.68%), and White (Hispanic) (2.56%).

None of the households in Williamsburg, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Williamsburg, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williamsburg, VA are William & Mary (3,012 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Williamsburg, VA was $328,700, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Williamsburg, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamsburg, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Williamsburg, VA is home to a population of 15.3k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.76% of Williamsburg, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.34k people).

In 2021, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Williamsburg, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2021 Citizenship

94.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95% of Williamsburg, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Williamsburg, VA was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williamsburg, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 48
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.39k ± 146
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 56

7.39%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

7.39% of the people in Williamsburg, VA are hispanic (1.13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Williamsburg, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

8.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.34k people

8.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

As of 2021, 8.76% of Williamsburg, VA residents (1.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamsburg, VA was 8.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williamsburg, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
243 ± 96
Gulf War (2001-)
207 ± 109
Gulf War (1990s)
158 ± 65

Williamsburg, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Williamsburg, VA employs 6.58k people. The largest industries in Williamsburg, VA are Educational Services (1,452 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (914 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (786 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($195,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,000), and Public Administration ($66,607).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.58k

2021 Value

± 567

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Williamsburg, VA grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 6.49k employees to 6.58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamsburg, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (878 people), Sales & Related Occupations (778 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (713 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamsburg, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.58k

2021 Value

± 567

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Williamsburg, VA grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 6.49k employees to 6.58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamsburg, VA, are Educational Services (1,452 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (914 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (786 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamsburg, VA, though some of these residents may live in Williamsburg, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,303

Median earning men ± $5,090

$26,322

Median earning women ± $5,643

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($195,750), Public Administration ($77,614), and Construction ($64,107).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($71,458), Public Administration ($66,071), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,268).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Williamsburg, VA awarded 3,012 degrees. The student population of Williamsburg, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,990 male students and 5,527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamsburg, VA are White (1,874 and 67.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (241 and 8.72%), Black or African American (203 and 7.35%), and Asian (168 and 6.08%).

The largest universities in Williamsburg, VA by number of degrees awarded are William & Mary (3,012 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Williamsburg, VA are General Business Administration & Management (519 and 17.2%), Law (180 and 5.98%), and General Psychology (176 and 5.84%).

The median tuition cost in Williamsburg, VA for a public four year colleges is $17,434 for in-state students and $40,089 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Williamsburg, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,517 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,517 students enrolled in Williamsburg, VA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,774 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
190 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
170 degrees awarded
General Psychology
164 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Williamsburg, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Williamsburg, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

William & Mary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,012 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was William & Mary with 3,012 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,354 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamsburg, VA, which is 0.817 times less than the 1,658 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,874 degrees mean that there were 7.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 241 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($17,434) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($6,378) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamsburg, VA was $328,700 in 2021, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $334,100 to $328,700, a 1.62% decrease. The homeownership rate in Williamsburg, VA is 51.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Williamsburg, VA have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williamsburg, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Williamsburg, VA is $65,297. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Williamsburg, VA was Census Tract 3701 with a value of $79,667, followed by Census Tract 3702 and Census Tract 3703, with respective values of $67,336 and $60,175.

Housing

Property

$328,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$31,898

$2,464

Median Property Taxes

±$316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamsburg, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williamsburg, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.6% of the housing units in Williamsburg, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamsburg, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3701
Census Tract 3702
Census Tract 3703

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Williamsburg, VA was Census Tract 3701 with a value of $79,667, followed by Census Tract 3702 and Census Tract 3703, with respective values of $67,336 and $60,175.

The following map shows all of the places in Williamsburg, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,297

Median Household Income

± $7,470

4.78k

Number of Households

± 468

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.78k households in Williamsburg, VA grew to $65,297 from the previous year's value of $59,288.

The following chart displays the households in Williamsburg, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamsburg, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (63.2%)
Walked (13.3%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)

In 2021, 63.2% of workers in Williamsburg, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (11.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamsburg, VA have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.955% of the workforce in Williamsburg, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williamsburg, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamsburg, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamsburg, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamsburg, VA (1.65k out of 10.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamsburg, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Williamsburg, VA has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 6.69% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 2.78% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 40.2% between 18 and 34 years, 24% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.74%

Uninsured

54.4%

Employer Coverage

6.69%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

18.4%

Non-Group

2.78%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamsburg, VA declined by 20.2% from 8.44% to 6.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williamsburg, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.