Williamsburg
City in Whitley County, Kentucky
Williamsburg is a city in Whitley County, Kentucky, with 5,326 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emlyn, 3.0 miles SE.
- 5,326residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,277 / sq mipopulation density
- 40769ZIP code
About Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Whitley County, on the southeastern border of Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,326 at the 2020 census. Developed along the Cumberland River, the city was founded in 1818 and named after William Whitley.
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Living in Williamsburg
- Median household income
- $38,147
- Median home value
- $113,300
- Median rent
- $793/mo
- Median age
- 24.8
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Williamsburg had 5,326 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,326 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,277 per sq mi (493 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williamsburg at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Whitley County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,326 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7387° N, 84.1657° W |
| ZIP code | 40769 |
| Official website | williamsburgky.com/new |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2183334 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williamsburg
- Emlyn3.0 mi SE
- Pleasant View4.6 mi SE
- Rockholds7.2 mi NE
- Jellico, TN11.9 mi S
- Corbin13.8 mi N
- Pine Knot16.0 mi W
- North Corbin16.1 mi N
- Whitley City17.2 mi W
- Stearns17.4 mi W
- Barbourville17.9 mi NE
- Artemus19.0 mi E
- Winfield, TN19.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg
What county is Williamsburg in?
Williamsburg is in Whitley County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Williamsburg, KY?
5,326 people lived in Williamsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williamsburg, KY?
The ZIP code of Williamsburg is 40769.
What is the elevation of Williamsburg?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williamsburg?
Emlyn (3.0 mi), Pleasant View (4.6 mi), Rockholds (7.2 mi), Jellico (11.9 mi), Corbin (13.8 mi).
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