Williamsburg, KY

Census Place

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2023 Population

5,226

0.0574% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2023 Poverty Rate

31.6%

4.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Property Value

$108,800

17.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Williamsburg, KY had a population of 5.23k people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Williamsburg, KY declined from 5,229 to 5,226, a −0.0574% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), Other (Hispanic) (3.73%), White (Hispanic) (1.3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.19%).

None of the households in Williamsburg, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in N/A are University of the Cumberlands (6,956 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Williamsburg, KY was $108,800, and the homeownership rate was 35%.

Most people in Williamsburg, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamsburg, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.59k people) in Williamsburg, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 245 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 195 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.59k ± 218
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
245 ± 115
Other (Hispanic)
195 ± 178

5.91%

Hispanic Population

309 people

5.91% of the people in Williamsburg, KY are hispanic (309 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Williamsburg, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,651 ± 4,142 people
Cuba
14,970 ± 2,999 people
India
12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

Foreign-Born Population

3.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

161 people

3.02%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

158 people

As of 2023, 3.08% of Williamsburg, KY residents (161 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamsburg, KY was 3.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williamsburg, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of Williamsburg, KY employs N/A people. The largest industries in Williamsburg, KY are Educational Services (378 people), Retail Trade (303 people), and Manufacturing (260 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($36,429), Educational Services ($34,949), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,276).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamsburg, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (311 people), Sales & Related Occupations (262 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamsburg, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamsburg, KY, are Educational Services (378 people), Retail Trade (303 people), and Manufacturing (260 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamsburg, KY, though some of these residents may live in Williamsburg, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,081

Median earning men ± $8,538

$12,299

Median earning women ± $11,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($53,021), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,989), and Construction ($36,429).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,656), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($23,929), and Public Administration ($17,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Williamsburg, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Williamsburg, KY awarded 6,956 degrees. The student population of Williamsburg, KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,231 male students and 9,822 female students.

The largest universities in Williamsburg, KY by number of degrees awarded are University of the Cumberlands (6,956 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Information Technology (1,253 and 18%), Other Educational Administration & Supervision (572 and 8.22%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (564 and 8.11%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for private four year colleges is $9,875.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 18,053 students enrolled in Williamsburg, KY, 45.6% men and 54.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

University of the Cumberlands

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

6,956 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of the Cumberlands with 6,956 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,875) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamsburg, KY was $108,800 in 2023, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $92,700 to $108,800, a 17.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamsburg, KY is 35%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Williamsburg, KY have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williamsburg, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$108,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$44,534

$572

Median Property Taxes

±$171

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamsburg, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williamsburg, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

35%

Homeownership

2023

59%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 35% of the housing units in Williamsburg, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamsburg, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Williamsburg, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

N/A

Median Household Income

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1.64k

Number of Households

± 317

In N/A, the median household income of the 1.64k households in Williamsburg, KY N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Williamsburg, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamsburg, KY is from Kentucky.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Walked (9.72%)

In 2023, 72.4% of workers in Williamsburg, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who walked to work (9.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamsburg, KY have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.755% of the workforce in Williamsburg, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williamsburg, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamsburg, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamsburg, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamsburg, KY (1.24k out of 3.92k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamsburg, KY is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

N/A% of the population of Williamsburg, KY has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Whitley County, KY see 1072 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.38% decrease from the previous year (1170 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1421 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 61 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,072 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Whitley County, KY

Primary care physicians in Whitley County, KY see an average of 1,072 patients per year. This represents a 8.38% decrease from the previous year (1,170 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Whitley County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 39.7% between 18 and 34 years, 28.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.81% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

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Employer Coverage

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Medicaid

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Medicare

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Non-Group

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Military or VA

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The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williamsburg, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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