Williamsburg, VA Demographics

A map of Williamsburg's Population by Race

Williamsburg, Virginia has an estimated population of 15,798, a slight increase from the 15,425 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 14.3% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, 6.6% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Williamsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Williamsburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Williamsburg, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 51.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Williamsburg is ranked the 89th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. 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 was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Williamsburg's White Population

10,618 residents of Williamsburg, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Williamsburg is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Williamsburg ranks 533rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. White residents' share of Williamsburg's population has increased from 47.8% to 67.2%.

Williamsburg is less White than neighboring Scotland (90.1% White), Surry (75% White), Rushmere (70.1% White), Yorktown (100% White), and Gloucester Point (74.9% White).

Williamsburg's Black Population

2,258 residents of Williamsburg, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Williamsburg is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Williamsburg ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Williamsburg's population has decreased from 36.6% to 14.3%.

Williamsburg is more Black than neighboring Scotland (0% Black), Yorktown (0% Black), and Gloucester Point (13.3% Black). Williamsburg is less Black than neighboring Surry (17.9% Black), and Rushmere (25.8% Black).

Williamsburg's Asian Population

1,038 residents of Williamsburg, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Williamsburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Williamsburg ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 108.9%. Asian residents' share of Williamsburg's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.6%.

Williamsburg is more Asian than neighboring Scotland (0% Asian), Surry (0% Asian), Rushmere (0% Asian), Yorktown (0% Asian), and Gloucester Point (1.4% Asian).

Williamsburg's Hispanic Population

1,318 residents of Williamsburg, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Williamsburg is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Williamsburg ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Williamsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.3%.

Williamsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotland (0% Hispanic), Surry (5.2% Hispanic), Rushmere (0.8% Hispanic), Yorktown (0% Hispanic), and Gloucester Point (6.2% Hispanic).

Williamsburg's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Williamsburg, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Williamsburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Williamsburg ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Williamsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Williamsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scotland (0% Native American/Other), Surry (0% Native American/Other), Rushmere (0% Native American/Other), Yorktown (0% Native American/Other), and Gloucester Point (0.2% Native American/Other).

Williamsburg's Multiracial Population

511 residents of Williamsburg, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Williamsburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Williamsburg ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Williamsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Williamsburg's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.2%.

Williamsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Surry (1.9% Multiracial), and Yorktown (0% Multiracial). Williamsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Scotland (9.9% Multiracial), Rushmere (3.4% Multiracial), and Gloucester Point (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.