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Williamsburg, KY


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Williamsburg, Kentucky

Williamsburg, Kentucky, in Whitley county, is 55 miles N of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 87 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 5,143 people in the city.

The People and Families of Williamsburg

In Williamsburg, about 36% of adults are married. In Williamsburg, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Williamsburg has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamsburg had a median family income of $25,996.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Williamsburg Housing

Approximately 50% of housing in Williamsburg is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Williamsburg, 84% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Williamsburg than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

Williamsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWilliamsburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWilliamsburg Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Williamsburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Williamsburg, KY

Comparing Williamsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime86

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