Williamsburg city, Virginia
Williamsburg city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Williamsburg city is a geographic entity located in Williamsburg city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,798. The land area covers 8.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,798 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 23.7 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,020 | ±242 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,799 | ±39 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,020 | ±242 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 779 | ±227 |
| Median Home Value | $428,100 | ±$30,763 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,407 | ±$95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,604 | ±$10,916 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,442 | ±$4,185 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,071 | ±428 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,434 | ±388 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Williamsburg | 06-08 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | 09-12 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | PK-05 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | PK-05 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Special Education School Williamsburg | PK-12 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | PK-05 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | 06-08 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | KG-05 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | 09-12 | Williamsburg, VA | |
| Regular School Williamsburg | 09-12 | Williamsburg, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURG
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Hospital | City address association | 1500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185 |
(757) 585-2010
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William & Mary
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College | 0.0 mi away | 200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23187-8795 |
7572214000
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WILLIAMSBURG LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 515 SCOTLAND STREET, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185 |
(757) 741-3300
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SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 100 SENTARA CIRCLE, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185 |
(757) 984-8137
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Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 23608-5532 |
7578741300
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JAMES CITY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 7770 CROAKER ROAD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188 |
(757) 741-3300
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THE PAVILION AT WILLIAMSBURG PLACE
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Psychiatric | City address association | 5483 MOORETOWN ROAD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188 |
(757) 941-6400
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Centura College-Newport News
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College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 616 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News, VA, 23608 |
7578742121
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MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 7770 CROAKER ROAD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188 |
(757) 741-3300
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Empire Beauty School-Newport News
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College Vocational | 15.5 mi away | 12365 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA, 23602-6958 |
8009204593
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILLIAMSBURG 2 N, VA US, located 2.3 miles from Williamsburg city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.1° | 30.6° | 39.8° | 3.77" | 1.7" |
| February | 52.3° | 32.0° | 42.2° | 3.05" | 1.6" |
| March | 59.8° | 38.5° | 49.1° | 4.25" | 0.2" |
| April | 70.0° | 47.7° | 58.9° | 3.98" | 0.1" |
| May | 77.2° | 57.0° | 67.1° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 65.3° | 74.9° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.5° | 70.2° | 79.3° | 5.92" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.5° | 68.7° | 77.6° | 5.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.5° | 63.1° | 71.8° | 5.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.0° | 51.3° | 61.1° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.1° | 40.9° | 51.0° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| December | 52.6° | 34.1° | 43.4° | 3.80" | 0.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Scotland CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Yorktown CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Surry town | Town | 11.4 mi | — |
| Gloucester Point CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Rushmere CDP | CDP | 13.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5183096395. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.