Population 3,404 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Williamsburg
Household size in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.34 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.24 | 2.25 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.22 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.04 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Williamsburg average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.78 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Williamsburg has larger households than the great majority of Arlington neighborhoods.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 35.4 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 35.6 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Williamsburg skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only one other Arlington neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 6.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Williamsburg: 4.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Arlington neighborhoods, Williamsburg has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Williamsburg
Renters in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 53.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 55.2% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 57.3% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 58.8% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.0% of households in Williamsburg rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Arlington neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Williamsburg is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1967 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1968 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1970 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1973 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Williamsburg is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Arlington neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $2,001 | $1,605 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $1,748 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,672 | $2,202 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,501 | $2,521 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,500 | +$916 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Williamsburg runs $3,501 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 37.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Arlington neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Williamsburg
Bachelor's degrees in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.6% | 70.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.4% | 72.4% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 75.5% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 76.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Williamsburg is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (83.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 92.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 93.8% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.7% | 94.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 94.9% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Williamsburg: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Williamsburg has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Williamsburg compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 2.88 | 44.9 | 4.0% | 7.0% | 8.3% | 1958 | $3,501 | 83.1% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Arlington-East Falls | 2.81 | 42.8 | 9.0% | 33.5% | 5.9% | 1969 | $3,500 | 79.4% | 93.3% | 2.6% |
| Rock Spring | 2.98 | 49.4 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1960 | $3,501 | 84.0% | 99.9% | 2.5% |
| Madison Condominium | 2.09 | 39.9 | 6.9% | 66.5% | 6.0% | 1986 | $2,323 | 76.8% | 93.3% | 6.2% |
| Waverly Hills | 2.45 | 41.6 | 7.8% | 52.6% | 8.0% | 1960 | $2,231 | 66.4% | 97.5% | 1.1% |
| Donaldson Run | 2.98 | 38.9 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 1957 | $3,048 | 90.3% | 98.2% | 1.4% |
| Bluemont | 2.62 | 35.0 | 6.9% | 38.9% | 8.2% | 1974 | $3,208 | 82.5% | 98.5% | 1.7% |
| Pimmit Hills | 2.76 | 38.4 | 5.3% | 40.4% | 2.0% | 1973 | $2,888 | 73.4% | 95.2% | 3.4% |
| Cherrydale | 2.66 | 39.3 | 5.8% | 35.8% | 10.3% | 1973 | $2,078 | 84.7% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| Ballston-Virginia Square | 1.71 | 33.5 | 4.4% | 72.3% | 9.0% | 1994 | $2,793 | 88.5% | 98.8% | 2.6% |
| Buckingham | 2.02 | 37.0 | 6.6% | 70.4% | 7.2% | 1976 | $1,963 | 63.9% | 85.9% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Williamsburg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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