Williamsburg
City in Williamsburg city, Virginia
Williamsburg is a city in Williamsburg city, Virginia, with 15,425 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scotland, 7.8 miles SW.
- 15,425residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 1,726 / sq mipopulation density
- 23185ZIP code
About Williamsburg
Williamsburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It had a population of 15,425 at the 2020 census. Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is in the northern part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is bordered by James City County on the west and south and York County on the east.
In 1632, English settlers founded Middle Plantation as a fortified settlement on high ground between the James and York rivers and farther inland than their headquarters at Jamestown. The city of Williamsburg was established at the site of Middle Plantation in 1699. It functioned as the capital of the Colony and Commonwealth of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and became the center of political events in Virginia leading to the American Revolution. The College of William & Mary, established in Middle Plantation in 1693, is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Of the nine colonial colleges in the U.S., it is the only one located in the American South. Its alumni include three U.S. presidents as well as many other important figures in the nation's early history.
The city's tourism-based economy is driven by Colonial Williamsburg, the city's restored Historic Area. Along with nearby Jamestown and Yorktown, Williamsburg forms part of the Historic Triangle, which annually attracts more than four million tourists. Modern Williamsburg is also a college town, inhabited in large part by William & Mary students, faculty and staff.
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Living in Williamsburg
- Median household income
- $75,604
- Median home value
- $428,100
- Median rent
- $1,407/mo
- Median age
- 23.7
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Williamsburg had 15,425 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,425 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,726 per sq mi (666 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Williamsburg at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Williamsburg city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,425 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.94 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2689° N, 76.7087° W |
| ZIP code | 23185 |
| Official website | williamsburgva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5186160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Williamsburg
- Scotland7.8 mi SW
- Yorktown10.7 mi E
- Surry11.4 mi SW
- Gloucester Point11.6 mi E
- Rushmere13.8 mi S
- Gloucester Courthouse13.8 mi NE
- Claremont14.5 mi W
- Newport News16.9 mi SE
- Bethel Manor19.6 mi SE
- Dendron20.0 mi SW
- Charles City20.2 mi W
- West Point20.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg
What county is Williamsburg in?
Williamsburg is in Williamsburg city, Virginia.
What is the population of Williamsburg, VA?
15,425 people lived in Williamsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Williamsburg, VA?
The ZIP code of Williamsburg is 23185.
What is the elevation of Williamsburg?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Williamsburg?
Scotland (7.8 mi), Yorktown (10.7 mi), Surry (11.4 mi), Gloucester Point (11.6 mi), Rushmere (13.8 mi).
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