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Williamsburg

County:
Whitley County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.169
State:
Kentucky

Williamsburg is a city located in Whitley County, Kentucky. Williamsburg has a 2026 population of 5,334. It is also the county seat of Whitley County. Williamsburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,328 in 2020.

The median household income in Williamsburg is $38,147 with a poverty rate of 30.88%. The median age in Williamsburg is 24.8 years: 24.6 years for males, and 25.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.2 males.

5.3K
Total Population
1,279
Density (mi²)
1 0.02%
Growth

Williamsburg Population

Williamsburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,33410.02%
20255,33310.02%
20245,332811.54%
20235,251-5-0.1%
20225,256881.7%
20215,168-164-3.08%
20205,328631.2%
20195,265290.55%
20185,236250.48%
20175,211-31-0.59%
20165,242-21-0.4%
20155,263420.8%
20145,221-22-0.42%
20135,243390.75%
20125,204-20-0.38%
20115,224761.48%
20105,148-97-1.85%
20005,143-350-6.37%
19905,493-67-1.21%
19805,5601,87350.8%
19703,6872096.01%
19603,4781303.88%
19503,34800%

Median Age

Overall: 24.8 years
Female: 25.2 years
Male: 24.6 years

Williamsburg Adults

There are 4,384 adults, (705 of whom are seniors) in Williamsburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,646 (50.2%)
Male: 2,624 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Williamsburg includes 87.4% White, 5.5% Black or African American, 3.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,60687.4%
Black or African American2905.5%
Other race2063.91%
Two or more races1442.73%
Asian200.38%
Native American40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2063.91%
White400.76%
Two or more races390.74%
Black or African American150.28%
Native American40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,56686.64%
Black or African American2755.22%
Two or more races1051.99%
Asian200.38%

Williamsburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Williamsburg 's average per capita income is $31,059. Household income levels show a median of $38,147. The poverty rate stands at 30.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$57,128-
Families$54,081$59,284
Households$38,147$57,218
Non Families$15,824$52,500

$31,059

Average Income

$38,147

Median Household Income

30.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)