Williamsburg, VA Demographics
A map of Williamsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,370 | 47.8% |
Black | 5,648 | 36.6% |
Hispanic | 1,215 | 7.9% |
Multiracial | 597 | 3.9% |
Asian | 497 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 98 | 0.6% |
Williamsburg, Virginia had a population of 15,425 in 2020. It was 47.8% White, 36.6% Black, 3.2% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Williamsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is the 91st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Williamsburg's White Population
7,370 residents of Williamsburg identify as White, or 47.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Williamsburg slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is ranked #533 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Williamsburg is more White than neighboring Rushmere (47.7% White). Williamsburg is less White than neighboring Scotland (74.5% White), Surry (75.5% White), Yorktown (82.4% White), and Gloucester Point (83% White).
Williamsburg's Black Population
5,648 residents of Williamsburg identify as Black, or 36.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williamsburg larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is ranked #78 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Williamsburg is more Black than neighboring Scotland (19% Black), Surry (18.3% Black), Yorktown (5.9% Black), and Gloucester Point (6.4% Black). Williamsburg is less Black than neighboring Rushmere (45.3% Black).
Williamsburg's Asian Population
497 residents of Williamsburg identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williamsburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Williamsburg is more Asian than neighboring Scotland (0% Asian), Surry (0.5% Asian), Rushmere (0.4% Asian), Yorktown (0.5% Asian), and Gloucester Point (1.1% Asian).
Williamsburg's Hispanic Population
1,215 residents of Williamsburg identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williamsburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is ranked #214 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Williamsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotland (2.6% Hispanic), Surry (1.9% Hispanic), Rushmere (1% Hispanic), Yorktown (5% Hispanic), and Gloucester Point (4.1% Hispanic).
Williamsburg's Native American/Other Population
98 residents of Williamsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williamsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is ranked #363 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Williamsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gloucester Point (0.5% Native American/Other). Williamsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scotland (1.3% Native American/Other), Surry (1% Native American/Other), Rushmere (1.4% Native American/Other), and Yorktown (0.9% Native American/Other).
Williamsburg's Multiracial Population
597 residents of Williamsburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williamsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Williamsburg is ranked #348 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Williamsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Scotland (2.6% Multiracial), and Surry (2.9% Multiracial). Williamsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Rushmere (4.2% Multiracial), Yorktown (5.4% Multiracial), and Gloucester Point (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.