Population 96,153 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Williamsburg
Household size in Williamsburg
| Period | Williamsburg | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Williamsburg run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Williamsburg skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.9, mirroring the country.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Williamsburg than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Williamsburg own their homes; 27.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (34.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Williamsburg is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Virginia Beach area (7.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Williamsburg has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,185 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,206 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,362 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,714 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Williamsburg pays $1,714 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $528 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Williamsburg is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Williamsburg: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Williamsburg than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 2.49 | 45.8 | 9.2% | 27.4% | 10.6% | 1993 | $1,714 | 49.8% | 95.1% | 4.0% |
| Skipwith Farms | 1.98 | 49.5 | 11.4% | 46.0% | 12.3% | 2009 | $1,872 | 43.2% | 96.9% | 5.6% |
| Centerville | 2.07 | 71.7 | 4.2% | 36.6% | 12.4% | 1990 | $3,425 | 63.8% | 96.3% | 0.1% |
| Lightfoot | 2.75 | 46.4 | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 1996 | $1,784 | 45.9% | 93.3% | 4.3% |
| Jamestown | 2.83 | 49.7 | 4.0% | 44.6% | 2.0% | 2004 | $3,387 | 73.7% | 99.9% | 4.0% |
| Queens Lake | 2.50 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 39.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,477 | 41.4% | 95.9% | 8.5% |
| Lackey | 2.50 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 39.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,477 | 41.4% | 95.9% | 8.5% |
| Clay Bank | 2.39 | 48.4 | 8.9% | 16.0% | 17.3% | 1987 | $1,266 | 24.8% | 94.7% | 1.3% |
| Rustic | 2.45 | 58.0 | 3.4% | 10.8% | 25.5% | 1982 | $781 | 21.9% | 83.8% | 1.1% |
| Surry | 2.38 | 51.8 | 12.8% | 27.6% | 20.1% | 1980 | $972 | 29.6% | 91.7% | 6.9% |
| Wicomico | 3.16 | 43.0 | 17.9% | 17.9% | 10.1% | 1983 | $1,299 | 30.6% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
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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