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Williamsburg, KY
City in Whitley County, Kentucky.
Population
5,270
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,264
ZIP codes
0
Williamsburg and its ZIP codes
Williamsburg at a glance
- Williamsburg is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $38,147, 40% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,300 (45% below Kentucky) and median rent is $793 a month.
Local data for Williamsburg, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamsburg, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,147
Poverty rate
30.9%
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
24.8
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (571), Irish Americans (567), Mexican Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitley County. PPP loans are for Williamsburg.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,130
14,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$308M
FY 2026, $8,399 per person
How people get to work
Williamsburg, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.8%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamsburg, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities near Williamsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmlynCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| RockholdsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Jellico, TNCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| CorbinCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| North CorbinCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine KnotCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| StearnsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Winfield, TNTown | 21 mi | 6.8 |
| LondonCity | 23 mi | 12.7 |
| Oneida, TNTown | 23 mi | 9.4 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| Fincastle, TNCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamsburg, KY in?
- Williamsburg is in Whitley County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Williamsburg, KY?
- About 5,270 people live in Williamsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamsburg?
- Nearby places include Emlyn (3 mi), Pleasant View (4.9 mi), Rockholds (7.1 mi), Jellico, TN (13 mi), Corbin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023