Williamsburg, KY

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2020 Population

5,266

0.114% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

26.8

19.6% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

27.7%

2.46% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$30,391

11.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$82,100

13.8% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

1,756

2.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Williamsburg, KY had a population of 5.27k people with a median age of 26.8 and a median household income of $30,391. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Williamsburg, KY grew from 5,260 to 5,266, a 0.114% increase and its median household income grew from $27,342 to $30,391, a 11.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%), White (Hispanic) (2.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.949%).

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.

95.2% of the residents in Williamsburg, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williamsburg, KY are University of the Cumberlands (4,110 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Williamsburg, KY was $82,100, and the homeownership rate was 45.8%.

Most people in Williamsburg, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamsburg, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Williamsburg, KY is home to a population of 5.27k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.3% of Williamsburg, KY residents were born outside of the country (279 people).

In 2020, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.67k people) in Williamsburg, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 257 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 162 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.2% of Williamsburg, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Williamsburg, KY was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williamsburg, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamsburg, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.67k ± 205
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
257 ± 90
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
162 ± 169

2.43%

Hispanic Population

128 people

2.43% of the people in Williamsburg, KY are hispanic (128 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
29,760 ± 4,221 people
India
12,679 ± 2,761 people
Cuba
12,635 ± 2,756 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,760 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 12,679 and Cuba with 12,635.

Foreign-Born Population

5.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

279 people

2.95%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

155 people

As of 2020, 5.3% of Williamsburg, KY residents (279 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamsburg, KY was 2.95%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
89 ± 81
Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 30
Gulf War (2001-)
11 ± 21

Williamsburg, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Williamsburg, KY employs 1.76k people. The largest industries in Williamsburg, KY are Educational Services (432 people), Manufacturing (302 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (241 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($63,190), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,543), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,529).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,693. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.76k

2020 Value

± 361

2.87%

1 Year growth

± 26.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Williamsburg, KY grew at a rate of 2.87%, from 1.71k employees to 1.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamsburg, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (317 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (203 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamsburg, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

1.76k

2020 Value

± 361

2.87%

1 Year growth

± 26.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Williamsburg, KY grew at a rate of 2.87%, from 1.71k employees to 1.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamsburg, KY, are Educational Services (432 people), Manufacturing (302 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (241 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

$23,063

Median earning men ± $18,383

$8,925

Median earning women ± $1,818

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,448), Manufacturing ($29,524), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($26,223).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,770), Public Administration ($8,942), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,962).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kentucky.

$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

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.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

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 2021, universities in Williamsburg, KY awarded 4,110 degrees. The student population of Williamsburg, KY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 19,564 male students and 18,980 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamsburg, KY are Unknown (2,457 and 74.5%), followed by White (719 and 21.8%), Asian (41 and 1.24%), and Black or African American (41 and 1.24%).

The largest universities in Williamsburg, KY by number of degrees awarded are University of the Cumberlands (4,110 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Williamsburg, KY are Information Technology (471 and 11.5%), Other Educational Administration & Supervision (467 and 11.4%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (426 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost in Williamsburg, KY for private four year colleges is $9,875.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Williamsburg, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 38,544 (50.8% men and 49.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 38,544 students enrolled in Williamsburg, KY, 50.8% men and 49.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 23,484 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer & Information Systems Security
426 degree-majors awarded
Other Educational Administration & Supervision
373 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
462 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Williamsburg, KY was Computer & Information Systems Security with 426 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Williamsburg, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of the Cumberlands

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,110 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of the Cumberlands with 4,110 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,798 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamsburg, KY, which is 0.778 times less than the 2,312 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 2,457 degrees mean that there were 3.42 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 719 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 2021.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.764% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.15M), Some college (792k), and Secondary Education (572k).

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 $82,100 in 2020, which is 0.357 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $95,200 to $82,100, a 13.8% decrease. The homeownership rate in Williamsburg, KY is 45.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Williamsburg, KY have an average commute time of 14 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

$82,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$26,186

$621

Median Property Taxes

±$201

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 < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

45.8%

Homeownership

2020

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 45.8% of the housing units in Williamsburg, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.7%.

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.

$30,391

Median Household Income

± $11,005

1.36k

Number of Households

± 287

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.36k households in Williamsburg, KY grew to $30,391 from the previous year's value of $27,342.

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.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2020, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (61.4%)
Carpooled (18.3%)
Walked (15.9%)

In 2020, 61.4% of workers in Williamsburg, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.3%) and those who walked to work (15.9%).

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

14 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamsburg, KY have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% 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

27.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamsburg, KY (1.06k out of 3.83k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

94.7% of the population of Williamsburg, KY has health coverage, with 32.8% on employee plans, 35.5% on Medicaid, 9.14% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 3.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Whitley County, KY see 1170 patients per year on average, which represents a 16.1% decrease from the previous year (1394 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1402 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 62 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Whitley County, KY.

1,170 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Whitley County, KY

Primary care physicians in Whitley County, KY see an average of 1,170 patients per year. This represents a 16.1% decrease from the previous year (1,394 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 37% between 18 and 34 years, 27.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.26%

Uninsured

32.8%

Employer Coverage

35.5%

Medicaid

9.14%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

3.21%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamsburg, KY declined by 13% from 6.05% to 5.26%.

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.