Virginia

Williamsburg

11,530
1990 population
1900
first census record
10
census records

About Williamsburg

Williamsburg, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 2,044. At the most recent census, in 1990, its population stood at 11,530.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 1990.

On the ground today, 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
199011,530
19809,870
19709,069
19606,832
19506,735
19403,942
19303,778
19202,462
19102,714
19002,044
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Williamsburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Randolph, Peyton, House
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Williamsburg Historic District
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Chandler Court and Pollard Park Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Williamsburg
Wren Building, College of William and Mary
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Wythe House
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Merchants Square and Resort Historic District
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg (Independent City)
College Landing
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Bruton Parish Church
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Whaley, Matthew, School
Williamsburg (Independent City)
First Baptist Church
Williamsburg (Independent City)
Semple, James, House
Williamsburg (Independent City)
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Frequently asked about Williamsburg

When does Williamsburg first appear in the US census?
Williamsburg, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 2,044.
What is the population of Williamsburg?
At the most recent federal census (1990), Williamsburg had a recorded population of 11,530.
How many historic places are in Williamsburg?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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