Williamsburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
15,034
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
15.2%
Median Home
$334,100
Median Income
$59,288
Median Rent
$1,153
Williamsburg SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Williamsburg, VA Crime Report
204
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,352.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-42.36%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Williamsburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 204 | 1,352.2 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 139.2 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 92.8 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 183 | 1,213.0 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 86.2 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 161 | 1,067.2 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 59.7 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Williamsburg, VA Cost Of Living
117
Williamsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Williamsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Williamsburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
Williamsburg, VA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Vaoverland at English Wik | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Vaoverland at English Wik | GFDL
Rankings for Williamsburg in Virginia
Map Of Williamsburg, VA
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Population over time in Williamsburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,034 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 14,788 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 14,817 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 14,988 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 14,754 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 14,401 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 14,579 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 14,207 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 13,741 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 13,421 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Williamsburg
| Race | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 15.2% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Williamsburg
| Gender | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Williamsburg for adults over 25
| Education | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Williamsburg, Virginia
| Income | Williamsburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.6% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
